Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B23 7BY or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of B23 7BY

We managed to find 101 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B23 7BY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Perry Common Mot Centre
0.4km

Address:15 To 17 Perry Common Road, B23 7AB
Phone:0121 3732885
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
0.5km

Address:23 Marsh Hill, B23 7DS
Phone:0121 3824488
Classes:4



Car & Commercial Service Centre
0.6km

Address:292 Short Heath Road, B23 6LB
Phone:0121 3503252
Classes:4



1st Stop Mot Centre Limited
0.6km

Address:Unit 3, B23 6LB
Phone:0121 382 1656
Classes:4



Slade Road Mots
1.0km

Address:364-368 Slade Road, B23 7LA
Phone:01213844044
Classes:4



Sytner Mini Sutton Coldfield
1.2km

Address:390 College Road, B44 0HH
Phone:0121 377 2440
Classes:4



Advanced Car Tuning Trading As Autohelp Ltd
1.5km

Address:1 To 5 Gravelly Lane, B23 6UJ
Phone:0121 382 9798
Classes:4



Fred Hanks Motorcycles Ltd
1.6km

Address:Fred Hanks Motorcycles, B23 7QX
Phone:01213731035
Classes:1,2



Barratt Vehicle Maintenance
1.6km

Address:Unit 29, B6 7DA
Phone:0121 3271018
Classes:4,7



Roopyal Unicorn Mot Centre
1.7km

Address:3 Birch Road, B6 7DD
Phone:0121 328 7768
Website:www.roopyal.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited Erdington
1.7km

Address:158 Slade Road, B23 7PX
Phone:0121 327 2783
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Attain Travel Ltd
1.9km

Address:The Atlas Trading Estate, B6 7EX
Phone:01213566161
Classes:4,5,7



Riverside Autos
1.9km

Address:Atlas Estate, B6 7EX
Phone:07721 939669
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Perry Garage
2.0km

Address:61 College Road, B44 8DP
Phone:0121 356 4723
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Limited
2.0km

Address:Unit 1 Site D, B42 2UB
Phone:0121 3569515
Classes:4



Palmers Performance Cars Limited
2.0km

Address:Unit 10 Selecta Avenue, B44 9XA
Phone:0121 360 2911
Classes:4



Abbey Service Centre
2.0km

Address:1-41 Sutton Road, B23 6QH
Phone:0121 3772580
Classes:4



Westwood Motors
2.1km

Address:Unit 27 Westwood Business Park, B6 7EQ
Phone:0121 3287747
Classes:4



Wellsburys Garage Limited
2.1km

Address:70 Greenholm Road, B44 8HL
Phone:0121 356 4106
Website:www.wellsburysgarage.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A T D Motor Services
2.2km

Address:1 Bickford Road, B6 7EE
Phone:0121 328 2229
Classes:4



Ventura Park Volkswagen
2.2km

Address:45-51 Kings Road, B73 5AB
Phone:0121 355 1261
Classes:4



Spring Lane Service Station (Erdington) Ltd
2.3km

Address:32 Spring Lane, B24 9BX
Phone:0121 373 8060
Website:www.garage-services.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Johnsons Cars Limited
2.3km

Address:8 Kings Road, B73 5AF
Phone:0121 355 6060
Classes:4



Tyres@junction 6 Birmingham Limited
2.3km

Address:44 Tyburn Road, B24 8LA
Phone:0121 327 3395
Classes:4,7



Trustford Perry Barr
2.3km

Address:Aldridge Road, B42 2EY
Phone:01213445252
Classes:4,5,7



Mot Testing Services
2.3km

Address:Unit 1 Papermill End, B44 8NA
Phone:0121 3560124
Classes:4



Church Road Mot Centre
2.3km

Address:40 Church Road, B42 2LB
Phone:0121 356 0033
Classes:4



B J Banning Ltd
2.4km

Address:501 - 527 Lichfield Road, B6 7SR
Phone:01213272741
Classes:4



Stala Autos Ltd
2.4km

Address:218-224 Witton Lane, B6 6QE
Phone:0121 327 8633
Classes:4



Jap Spares Ltd
2.4km

Address:234 Witton Lane, B6 6QE
Phone:01213278282
Classes:4



Midland Link Motors Ltd
2.5km

Address:439 443 Lichfield Road, B6 7SS
Phone:01213276545
Classes:4



Brooklyn Garage Ltd
2.5km

Address:686 Aldridge Road, B44 8NJ
Phone:0121 360 2184
Classes:4



Tyburn Service Centre
2.5km

Address:191 Tyburn Road, B24 8NQ
Phone:0121 328 3312
Website:www.tyburnservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kingstanding Auto Centre Ltd
2.5km

Address:594 Kingstanding Road, B44 9SH
Phone:0121 373 9911
Website:www.kingstandinggarages.co.uk
Classes:4



M6 Commercials
2.5km

Address:Premier Street, B7 5TQ
Phone:0121 326 6363
Website:www.m6commercials.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:30pm
Thursday:7:30am4:30pm
Friday:7:30am4:30pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Birmingham Motor Tyres Ltd
2.6km

Address:103-115, B42 1TU
Phone:0121 331 1122
Website:www.birminghammotortyre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Witton Road Garage Ltd
2.7km

Address:338-358 Witton Road, B6 6PD
Phone:01213270792
Classes:4



Flora Motor Engineers
2.7km

Address:337 Lichfield Road, B6 7ST
Phone:0121 327 3233
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
2.7km

Address:249 Walsall Road, B42 1TY
Phone:0121 356 0381
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Boldmere Service Centre
2.8km

Address:Unit 12 Union Drive, B73 5TE
Phone:0121 355 1196
Website:boldmereservicecentre.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Witton Car Care Centre Ltd
2.8km

Address:318 Witton Road, B6 6NZ
Phone:01213287998
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Retail - Used Cars Birmingham
2.9km

Address:144 Bromford Lane, B24 8DE
Phone:0121 377 7800
Website:www.lshauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Johnsons Skoda
2.9km

Address:585 Tyburn Road, B24 9RX
Phone:0121 382 0077
Classes:4



Eurostar Tyres Limited
2.9km

Address:254 Wheelwright Road, B24 8DT
Phone:0121 384 8762
Classes:4,5,7



B S Motors Limited
3.0km

Address:321 Wellington Road, B20 2QH
Phone:01213564881
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat
3.1km

Address:Watson Road, B7 5SB
Phone:0121 327 3700
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.2km

Address:Unit G, B24 9QP
Phone:0121 377 7681
Classes:4



Smart Mot And Service Centre
3.2km

Address:21 Sandy Lane, B6 5TP
Phone:0121 328 8302
Classes:4



Manir Autos
3.2km

Address:Unit 29, B6 5TP
Phone:0121 326 7422
Classes:4,7



Colliers Mazda
3.2km

Address:825 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 5225
Classes:4



Colliers Honda
3.2km

Address:821 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 4000
Classes:4



Colliers Landrover
3.2km

Address:823 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 5566
Classes:4



Robins And Day Birmingham North
3.2km

Address:857 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 306 4410
Classes:4,5,7



Hi-Q
3.2km

Address:196 Bromford Lane, B24 8DP
Phone:0121 328 0278
Website:www.hiqonline.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



West Midlands Saab Specialists
3.3km

Address:Unit Af37, B24 9QR
Phone:0121 270 1095
Website:www.wmss.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Commercial Fleet Services Ltd
3.3km

Address:Richmond House, B6 5TJ
Phone:0121 3266985
Classes:1,2,4,4a,5,5a,7



Pitstop Mots
3.4km

Address:Unit 8, B7 5EE
Phone:0121 328 1752
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am8:00pm
Sunday:9:00am8:00pm



Supercruise Auto Centre
3.5km

Address:Unit 6-9, B44 9ER
Phone:01213604785
Classes:4



Streetly Motor Services Limited
3.5km

Address:Units 3 To 5 Century Industrial Estate, B44 9ER
Phone:0121 360 6170
Classes:4



Dave The Frame
3.5km

Address:Unit 8 Farrow Road Ind Estate, B44 9ER
Phone:0121 3600400
Classes:1,2



Lookers Birmingham
3.5km

Address:Star Park South, B7 5AH
Phone:0121 3257545
Classes:4,7



Regal Service Station
3.5km

Address:Kings Road, B44 9HW
Phone:0121 360 7510
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Harley Davidson Birmingham
3.6km

Address:Waterlinks Motor Village, B6 5RQ
Phone:0121 335 7043
Classes:1,2



The Mechanic
3.8km

Address:186b Drews Lane, B8 2SL
Phone:0121 328 5179
Classes:4,5,7



Aston Cross Accident Repair Centre Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 2 Chelsea Trading Estate, B7 5EP
Phone:0121 6872222
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Vantage Toyota Birmingham
3.8km

Address:6 Wingfoot Way, B24 9HF
Phone:0121 386 8700
Classes:4



Direct Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:308 Washwood Heath Road, B8 2UL
Phone:0121 328 9222
Website:www.birminghammots.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:30am4:30pm



C & P Autos
3.8km

Address:Unit 2, B8 1RQ
Phone:0121 326 0997
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sira Motors
3.8km

Address:146 Churchill Road, B20 3PG
Phone:01215232603
Classes:4



Six Ways Mot
3.8km

Address:Unts 1 & 2, B19 1SZ
Phone:01215549797
Classes:4,5,7



Motoronics Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 16 Boultbee Business Units, B7 5AR
Phone:0121 327 8204
Classes:4,7



K M Services
3.9km

Address:1180 Aldridge Road, B44 8PE
Phone:0121 3608050
Classes:4



Swift Auto Centre
4.0km

Address:Bromford Drive, B36 8TY
Phone:0121 7485700
Classes:4



Handsworth Auto Engineering
4.1km

Address:47 Church Vale, B20 3SG
Phone:01215541846
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.1km

Address:5-15 Maney Corner, B72 1QL
Phone:0121 354 1248
Classes:4



Sutton Park Motor Company Limited
4.1km

Address:62 To 66 Chester Road North, B73 6SP
Phone:0121 352 0022
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
4.1km

Address:892 Kingsbury Road, B24 9PY
Phone:0121 3509901
Classes:4



M S Autocentre
4.1km

Address:912 Kingsbury Road, B24 9PY
Phone:0121 377 7738
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Paul Rigby Ltd
4.2km

Address:Omega Road, B24 0QY
Phone:0121 382 1222
Website:www.volvocarsbirmingham.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Pjb Accident Repairs
4.2km

Address:107 Elkington Street, B6 4SL
Phone:0121 248 2860
Website:www.pjbbodyshop.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Heartlands Fleet Services Limited
4.3km

Address:81 To 83 Cato Street, B7 4TS
Phone:07807 040670
Classes:4,5,7



Ward End Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:37 St Margarets Road, B8 2BB
Phone:0121 327 1840
Classes:4



Auto Moto
4.3km

Address:Unit 3 Expressway Industrial Estate, B6 4NE
Phone:01213337770
Classes:4,5,7



Villa Cross Garage
4.4km

Address:12 Heathfield Road, B19 1HB
Phone:01215544963
Classes:4



Volkswagen Van Centre Birmingham
4.4km

Address:St. Stephens Street, B6 4RG
Phone:0121 260 3000
Classes:4,5,7



Trustford Erdington
4.4km

Address:971 Kingsbury Road, B24 9QB
Phone:0121 377 3000
Classes:4,7



The Lodge Tyre Company Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 2, B7 4DH
Phone:0121 3596556
Classes:4,5,7



Highfield Mot Services
4.5km

Address:Unit 4a, B8 3QX
Phone:0121 326 7690
Classes:4,5,7



Dpt Motors Ltd
4.5km

Address:6 Mendip Road, B8 3JF
Phone:0121 327 0907
Classes:4



The Auto Workshop
4.5km

Address:Unit 10, B7 4RA
Phone:0121 359 8637
Website:www.theautoworkshop.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



J C Motors
4.5km

Address:Lord Street, B7 4DD
Phone:0121 359 8999
Website:www.jcmotorsbirmingham.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J C Motors
4.5km

Address:257 Great Lister Street, B7 4DB
Phone:0121 359 8999
Website:www.jcmotorsbirmingham.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.6km

Address:South Parade, B72 1QU
Phone:0121 355 6657
Classes:4



Kns Adderley Mot
4.7km

Address:215 Adderley Road, B8 1AN
Phone:0121 328 7610
Classes:4,5,7



Alum Rock Service Station
4.7km

Address:Alum Rock Road, B8 3BL
Phone:0121 328 8234
Classes:4



Villa Motoring Centre
4.7km

Address:82 Brearley Street, B19 3NR
Phone:01213591032
Classes:4



D T Auto Engineering
4.7km

Address:24 Brearley Street, B19 3NR
Phone:01213596678-3593722
Classes:4,7



Somerset Autos And Mot Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:147a Somerset Road, B20 2JF
Phone:07779 067236
Classes:4



Fcs Auto Centre
4.9km

Address:154 Parkfield Road, B8 3AY
Phone:0121 327 8214
Classes:4,7



A F J Limited
4.9km

Address:18 Forster Street, B7 4JD
Phone:0121 689 1000
Classes:4,5,7



B M C Specialists
5.0km

Address:868 Alum Rock Road, B8 2TY
Phone:0121 328 2548
Classes:4



When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
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