Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B36 8RF 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 B36 8RF

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B36 8RF. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Swift Auto Centre
0.6km

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



Vantage Toyota Birmingham
0.9km

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



West Midlands Saab Specialists
1.4km

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



The Mechanic
1.5km

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



Halfords Autocentre
1.5km

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



Robins And Day Birmingham North
1.5km

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



Colliers Landrover
1.5km

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



Colliers Mazda
1.5km

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



Colliers Honda
1.5km

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



Hi-Q
1.6km

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



M S Autocentre
1.7km

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



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
1.7km

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



Johnsons Skoda
1.7km

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



Trustford Erdington
1.7km

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



Mercedes-Benz Retail - Used Cars Birmingham
1.8km

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



Stechford Mots And Repairs
1.8km

Address:Rear Of 111 Flaxley Road, B33 9HQ
Phone:0121 783 2444
Classes:4



Tacho Fit
1.8km

Address:Unit 17 Hayward Industrial Park, B35 7BT
Phone:0121 747 7220
Classes:4,5,7



Ward End Mot Centre
1.8km

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



Eurostar Tyres Limited
1.8km

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



B M C Specialists
1.8km

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



Autopoint Birmingham Ltd
1.9km

Address:865 Alum Rock Road, B8 2AG
Phone:01213272916
Classes:4



Racks Auto Fleet Centre
1.9km

Address:2 Northcote Road, B33 9BE
Phone:07779 060772
Classes:4,5,7



Paul Rigby Ltd
1.9km

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



Hrs Test Centre
2.2km

Address:Unit 1 Stechford Trading Estate, B33 8BU
Phone:0121 789 6868
Classes:4



Nations Garage Limited
2.2km

Address:207-209 Bradford Road, B36 9AG
Phone:0121 748 4800
Classes:4



Spring Lane Service Station (Erdington) Ltd
2.5km

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



Direct Mot Centre
2.5km

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



Castle Vale Service Station
2.7km

Address:Turnhouse Road, B35 6PR
Phone:0121 747 6326
Website:www.motcastlevale.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am7:00pm
Thursday:7:30am7:00pm
Friday:7:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lookers Birmingham
2.7km

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



Ritz Garage
2.8km

Address:R/o 211 Bordesley Green East, B9 5SP
Phone:0121 784 0523
Website:ritz-garage.co.uk
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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dpt Motors Ltd
3.0km

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



Tyburn Service Centre
3.0km

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



Alum Rock Service Station
3.0km

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



C & P Autos
3.1km

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



City Auto Centre Limited
3.1km

Address:1a Anthony Road, B8 3UA
Phone:0121 3287600
Classes:4



Highfield Mot Services
3.2km

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



Birmingham Car Repairs Limited
3.2km

Address:The Garage, B33 8PD
Phone:0121 7862966
Classes:4



Fcs Auto Centre
3.2km

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



Tyres@junction 6 Birmingham Limited
3.2km

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



Bristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat
3.3km

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



Abbey Service Centre
3.3km

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



M6 Commercials
3.4km

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



Car Care Autos Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 4b, B76 1AH
Phone:0121 351 5915
Website:www.carcareautos.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Fred Hanks Motorcycles Ltd
3.4km

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



Kwik - Fit
3.4km

Address:Meadway, B33 8NP
Phone:0121 784 8525
Classes:4



Advanced Car Tuning Trading As Autohelp Ltd
3.4km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited Erdington
3.4km

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



B J Banning Ltd
3.6km

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



Slade Road Mots
3.7km

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



Amsons Auto Services
3.7km

Address:Unit 3, B8 1BZ
Phone:0121 326 0555
Classes:4



Midland Link Motors Ltd
3.8km

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



Green Auto Management Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit C 301 Porters Way, B9 5RR
Phone:0121 753 2957
Classes:4,5,7



Yew Tree Centre
3.9km

Address:Rear Of 37 To 39 Stoney Lane, B25 8RE
Phone:0121 784 7877
Classes:4



Heartlands Auto Centre Limited
3.9km

Address:314 To 316 Hob Moor Road, B10 9HJ
Phone:0121 786 2223
Classes:4,7



F G Mansell
3.9km

Address:The Forge, B76 9BU
Phone:0121 3511047
Classes:1,2



Burbridge Auto Centre
3.9km

Address:Unit 3, B9 4US
Phone:0121 766 8700
Classes:4



Motoronics Ltd
4.0km

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



Kns Adderley Mot
4.0km

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



The Mot Centre
4.0km

Address:Humpage Road, B9 5HW
Phone:07776 192516
Classes:1,2,4



S M Auto Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 3, B9 5QP
Phone:0121 772 1722
Classes:4,7



Cherrywood Autos
4.0km

Address:110 Cherrywood Road, B9 4UH
Phone:0121 773 6616
Classes:4



G T Autos
4.1km

Address:Unit 9 Cherrywood Industrial Estate, B9 4TL
Phone:0121 439 2272
Classes:4



Flora Motor Engineers
4.1km

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



Bordesley Green Autos Limited
4.1km

Address:Unit 2, B9 4SU
Phone:0121 772 1040
Classes:4



Pitbull Motorcycles Limited
4.2km

Address:Unit 11 Alpha Way, B9 4TR
Phone:07850 561723
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
4.2km

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



Frontier Volksworks Limited
4.2km

Address:52 To 54 Cherrywood Road, B9 4UD
Phone:0121 773 9396
Website:www.vagspares.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vp Motors
4.2km

Address:Unit 6, B9 4UD
Phone:0121 7712403
Classes:4,7



Heartlands Fleet Services Limited
4.3km

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



Kingshurst Automotive Ltd
4.3km

Address:Saxon Way, B37 5AY
Phone:0121 770 9377
Website:www.blackcircles.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Car Tech (Service Centre)
4.3km

Address:10 Saxon Way, B37 5AY
Phone:0121 788 8860
Classes:4,5,7



East Birmingham Autos Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 1a, B37 5AX
Phone:0121 770 9960
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



The Auto Workshop
4.4km

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



Manir Autos
4.4km

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



Smart Mot And Service Centre
4.4km

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



Car & Commercial Service Centre
4.4km

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



1st Stop Mot Centre Limited
4.4km

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



Garretts Green Service Station
4.5km

Address:Unit 13 Tile Cross Trading Estate, B33 0NN
Phone:0121 788 3565
Classes:4
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



Drivetec Mot And Tyres Ltd
4.5km

Address:Unit 11 Tile Cross Trading Estate, B33 0NN
Phone:0121 779 7710
Classes:4



Pitstop Mots
4.5km

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



Aspec Autos Ltd
4.5km

Address:Adjacent To 1 Geraldine Road, B25 8BE
Phone:07903 213510
Classes:4



Atlas Garage 1984
4.5km

Address:229 To 233 Green Lane, B9 5BL
Phone:0121 772 0374
Website:www.atlas-garage.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autoworks
4.5km

Address:149 To 159 Muntz Street, B10 9SJ
Phone:0121 753 0007
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:9:00am6:00pm



R And R Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:80 Grange Road, B10 9QR
Phone:0121 773 9656
Classes:4



Autocare
4.6km

Address:Unit 16, B33 0NW
Phone:0121 779 5844
Classes:4



Birmingham Mots Centre Limited
4.6km

Address:Bangor Road, B9 4TX
Phone:0121 753 1862
Classes:4,5,7



Westwood Motors
4.6km

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



A T D Motor Services
4.6km

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



Commercial Fleet Services Ltd
4.6km

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



Motor Technics
4.6km

Address:5 Century Park, B9 4NZ
Phone:0121 773 7541
Classes:4



Just Supercars
4.6km

Address:70 Berkeley Road East, B25 8NP
Phone:0121 772 7787
Classes:4



Sas Autos Limited
4.6km

Address:1642 Coventry Road, B26 1AN
Phone:0121 706 5888
Website:www.sasautosltd.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Barratt Vehicle Maintenance
4.6km

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



Cdp Services
4.7km

Address:Arch 5, Landor Street, B8 1AE
Phone:0121 3336993
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.7km

Address:902 Coventry Road, B10 0UA
Phone:0121 773 8585
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



Aston Cross Accident Repair Centre Ltd
4.8km

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



Stratstone Harley Davidson Birmingham
4.8km

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



Roopyal Unicorn Mot Centre
4.8km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.8km

Address:The Radleys, B33 0QX
Phone:0121 742 1142
Classes:4



Perry Common Mot Centre
4.9km

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



Heybarnes Servicing Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 7a The Fordrough, B25 8DL
Phone:0121 772 7377
Classes:4,5,7



Tiburon Automotive
4.9km

Address:8 Fordrough, B25 8DL
Phone:0121 766 6254
Classes:4



Direct Mot
4.9km

Address:Unit 1, B9 5AY
Phone:0121 772 2151
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am12:00pm
Saturday:9:30am3:00pm
Sunday:9:30am12:00pm



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
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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