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MOT Test Centres within 5km of B65 9BJ

We managed to find 117 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B65 9BJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Towcraft Limited
0.2km

Address:20 Birmingham Road, B65 9BL
Phone:01215591398
Classes:4



Drive In Autocentres
0.2km

Address:Causeway Mills, B65 8AA
Phone:0121 561 5921
Classes:4



Kissane And Jeffries Recovery Services Ltd
0.5km

Address:Units 9 & 10, B65 0JY
Phone:01215591085
Classes:4



Green Garage
0.5km

Address:Unit 2, B65 0LJ
Phone:01215596001
Classes:4



Vicarage Service Garage Limited
0.5km

Address:Vicarage Road, B62 8HX
Phone:0121 559 1860
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4



J H M Mot & Service Station
0.6km

Address:Unit 3 And 4, B65 0AA
Phone:0121 559 2087
Classes:4,7



Midland Car Tech Limited
0.6km

Address:15 Victoria Road, B62 8HY
Phone:0121 5597836
Classes:4



Peter Maddocks Garage
0.7km

Address:Victoria Road, B62 8HZ
Phone:01215594433
Classes:4



Mot Auto Services
0.8km

Address:Unit 9, B62 8HT
Phone:0121 559 1639
Classes:4



Tyre City
0.8km

Address:45 Long Lane, B62 9LS
Phone:0121 559 2560
Classes:4



Hawes Garage & Mot Station
0.8km

Address:Hawes Garage, B65 9AR
Phone:01215591019
Classes:4



Tite Automobile Engineers
0.9km

Address:Nimmings Road, B62 9JJ
Phone:01215591086
Classes:4



Broomfield Garage Ltd
1.0km

Address:232 Oldbury Road, B65 0QG
Phone:01215591217
Classes:4



Metropolitan Borough Of Sandwell
1.1km

Address:Waterfall Lane, B64 6RL
Phone:0121 569 6860
Classes:4,5,7



Lawnsdown Garage
1.2km

Address:Woodland Road, B62 8JT
Phone:0121 559 1001
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bridge Street Service Station
1.3km

Address:Garratts Lane, B64 5RE
Phone:0121 559 5070
Classes:4



Mick Coop Motors Limited
1.3km

Address:Unit 3, B64 6PS
Phone:0121 559 1052
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



Summerfields Garage
1.4km

Address:129 Coombs Road, B62 8AF
Phone:01215590647
Classes:4



Mpk Commercial
1.5km

Address:Unit 10 Droicon Trading Estate, B65 9BY
Phone:0121 559 5639
Classes:4,5,7



Drl Car And Commercials
1.6km

Address:33 Station Road, B64 6NN
Phone:01384 412345
Classes:4,7



Sytner Oldbury
1.7km

Address:819 Wolverhampton Road, B68 8DA
Phone:0121 552 2825
Website:www.sytner.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Hi-Q
1.8km

Address:812 Wolverhampton Road, B69 4RY
Phone:01215521218
Classes:4



S And S Services
1.8km

Address:Coxs Lane Garage, B64 5NU
Phone:01384 562385
Classes:4,5,7



A T Dobson Service Garage
1.9km

Address:Highgate Street, B64 5RU
Phone:01384 566019
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.9km

Address:Birchfield Lane, B69 1DT
Phone:01215448877
Classes:4



Shephards Motor Company
2.0km

Address:Unit 250c Coombs Road, B62 8AA
Phone:0121 561 5222
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Acorn Mitsubishi
2.2km

Address:Hagley Road West, B62 9AH
Phone:0121 506 6050
Website:www.acorn-mitsubishi.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Halesowen Motor House
2.2km

Address:Dudley Road, B63 3NH
Phone:0121 503 0001
Website:www.halesowenmotorhouse.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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:10:30am4:00pm



Burton Motors Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 3, B63 3PG
Phone:01215030560
Classes:4



Mark One Automotive Limited
2.3km

Address:16a Shelah Road, B63 3PG
Phone:0121 550 4555
Classes:4,5,7



Bld Group
2.3km

Address:Unit 6, B69 4LT
Phone:0121 569 7970
Classes:1,2



Complete Auto Repair Services Cars
2.4km

Address:Unit 1, B64 5JT
Phone:01384 566888
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
2.5km

Address:Dudley Road, B63 3NS
Phone:0121 5502464
Classes:4



Streetbike
2.5km

Address:91 To 107 Dudley Road, B63 3NS
Phone:0121 506 6800
Classes:1,2



Brindley Honda Halesowen
2.5km

Address:Dudley Road, B63 3NS
Phone:0121 5506416
Classes:4



R H Auto Engineering
2.5km

Address:93 Park Lane, B69 4LP
Phone:0121 544 3736
Website:www.rhautoengineering.co.uk
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
2.5km

Address:Oldbury Ringway, B69 2AR
Phone:01215440990
Classes:4



Grays Cars And Motorcycles
2.6km

Address:Unit 23, B62 8TP
Phone:0121 550 0055
Classes:1,2,4



Chemix Autocentres
2.6km

Address:Forge Lane, B62 8EB
Phone:0800 458 2109
Classes:4



Crosswells Garages Ltd
2.6km

Address:60 Thompson Road, B68 8QD
Phone:0121 511 1180
Classes:4,7



W Pym And Son Limited
2.8km

Address:St Peters Road Garage, DY2 9HN
Phone:01384 257841
Classes:4,5,7



Dave Cole Motors
2.8km

Address:25a Newtown Lane, B64 5EB
Phone:01384 569338
Classes:4



Palmers Garage
2.8km

Address:Corngreaves Road, B64 7BT
Phone:01384 566843
Classes:4



S P Simnett
2.8km

Address:Unit 4, B64 7BT
Phone:01384 410880
Website:www.spsimnett.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



Betts Motor Services
2.9km

Address:Unit 5, DY2 9PH
Phone:01384 242505
Classes:4



Netherton Commercials Limited
2.9km

Address:Herbert Taylor House, B64 7BS
Phone:01384 560662
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
2.9km

Address:Mill Lane, B63 3JE
Phone:0121 550 5150
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.9km

Address:Unit C, B69 2BT
Phone:01215447300
Classes:4



A T Automotive
2.9km

Address:Northcott Road, DY2 9PR
Phone:01384 243004
Classes:4



S Taylor Autos
2.9km

Address:Unit 11, DY2 9SA
Phone:01384 212662
Classes:4



Drive In Autocentres
3.0km

Address:Kent House, B63 2SA
Phone:01384 565600
Classes:4



Highpoint Motor Company
3.0km

Address:189 Wolverhampton Road, B68 0LR
Phone:01214215555
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.1km

Address:Unit 1, B63 3HY
Phone:0121 585 5445
Classes:4



The Car Lot
3.1km

Address:146 Halesowen Road, DY2 9PS
Phone:01384 241222
Classes:4



Halesowen Vehicle Services
3.1km

Address:Unit 1b, B63 3UA
Phone:0121 550 0792
Classes:4



Fastcars
3.1km

Address:Unit 1 Rear Of 189 Tatbank Road, B69 4NB
Phone:0121 4484949
Classes:4,5,7



Dhadra Motor Services
3.1km

Address:13-15, B69 4NG
Phone:01215525668
Classes:4



Cradley Kawasaki
3.2km

Address:St Annes Road, B64 5BJ
Phone:01384 633455
Classes:1,2



Tonys Garage
3.2km

Address:Vicarage Road, B68 8JA
Phone:0121 552 1960
Classes:4



Crestwood Motors Eng Limited
3.2km

Address:Unit 2 Vine Lane, B63 3JG
Phone:01215503900
Classes:4



Avon Motors West Midlands Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 9, B64 7RW
Phone:01384 635533
Website:avonmotors-cradleyheath.co.uk
Classes:4



Wst Commercials Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 1, B69 2RA
Phone:0121 544 2200
Classes:4,7



Hallcraft
3.4km

Address:Macarthur Road, B64 7RP
Phone:01384 561122
Website:www.hallcraft.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



3rd Generation Cars
3.4km

Address:1d Woods Lane, B64 7AA
Phone:07968 054082
Classes:1,2,4



Martek Motor Services Ltd
3.4km

Address:John Street, B69 4ED
Phone:01215446414
Classes:4,5,7



J P Autos
3.4km

Address:1 Arch Hill Street, DY2 9QE
Phone:01384256664
Classes:4



Halesowen Audi
3.4km

Address:Manor Lane, B62 8RD
Phone:0121 504 0000
Classes:4



Jay Lawley Garages Limited
3.5km

Address:Colley Lane, B63 2UD
Phone:01384569482
Classes:4



Compton Court Motors
3.6km

Address:Park Road, DY2 9DE
Phone:01384 254258
Classes:4



Enterprise Garage Oldbury Ltd
3.6km

Address:95-101 Broadwell Road, B69 4BL
Phone:0121 552 2302
Website:www.enterprise-garage.com
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Trinity Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:C/o Jet Petrol Station, B69 4EQ
Phone:01214484288/07779849927
Classes:4



Oldbury Mot Centre
3.7km

Address:16 Popes Lane, B69 4PN
Phone:0121 552 9933
Classes:4



Auto Repair Centre
3.7km

Address:Cemetry Road, B68 8SP
Phone:01215521931
Classes:4



Jennings Mot Centre
3.7km

Address:1 Simms Lane, DY2 9BL
Phone:01384 255001
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:7:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chapelhouse Autocentre
3.8km

Address:The Clockhouse, B64 5AL
Phone:01384 569222
Classes:4



Netherton Service Centre Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 6 Corbetts Trading Estate, DY2 9BG
Phone:01384 458704
Classes:4,7



M T Car & Commercial
3.9km

Address:Roway Lane, B69 3EJ
Phone:0121 544 7488
Classes:4,5,7



Lawries Of Halesowen
3.9km

Address:3 Blackberry Lane, B63 4NX
Phone:0121 550 1414
Website:plus.google.com
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:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Oldbury)
4.0km

Address:Bromford Road, B70 7JB
Phone:0121 544 1086
Classes:4,5,7



Bayliss Garages Ltd
4.0km

Address:1a Sydney Road, B67 5QQ
Phone:01214294572
Classes:1,2,3,4



Derick King (Motors) Ltd
4.1km

Address:Britannia Street, B69 2PG
Phone:0121 557 0700
Classes:4



D & M Motor Services
4.1km

Address:C/o Rear Of Petrol Station, B70 7LH
Phone:01215537687
Classes:4



C M Services
4.2km

Address:Netherend Lane, B63 2PA
Phone:01384566763
Classes:4



Q B Motorcycles Limited
4.2km

Address:89-91 High Street, DY5 2AD
Phone:01384 637168
Classes:1,2



Hyundai Birmingham West
4.2km

Address:68 Hagley Road West, B67 5EZ
Phone:01214346400
Classes:4



A1 Vehicle Services
4.2km

Address:Unit 1 Woodthorpe House, B32 3BU
Phone:0121 421 4333
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Shafs Mot And Service Centre
4.3km

Address:166 Oldbury Road, B66 1ND
Phone:0121 439 0727
Classes:4,5,7



Burnt Tree Autocentre Limited
4.3km

Address:102 104 Birmingham Road, DY1 4RF
Phone:01384 252225
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Serve Garages Ltd
4.3km

Address:240 Oldbury Road, B70 9BP
Phone:0121 5252943
Classes:4,5,7



Dudley Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:Shaw Road, DY2 8TS
Phone:01384 257747
Classes:1,2,4



Car Care Services Limited
4.3km

Address:Park Lane, B63 2RA
Phone:01384 567465
Classes:4



Ramus Porscha Limited
4.3km

Address:Brandon Way, B70 8JB
Phone:01215532140
Classes:4



Brandon Way Auto Solutions
4.4km

Address:Brandon Way, B70 8JN
Phone:01215251111
Classes:4,5,7



Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
4.4km

Address:Unit 1 Hurst Business Park, DY5 1UF
Phone:01384 814540
Classes:4,5,7



Hari Auto Limited
4.5km

Address:2a Beechfield Road, B67 6BP
Phone:0121 558 7527
Classes:4



Dudley Motor Company
4.5km

Address:Trindle Road, DY2 7AY
Phone:01384 454100
Website:www.dudleymotorco.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hi-Q
4.5km

Address:New Mill Street, DY2 8PB
Phone:01384 257761
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



Am's Motor Engineers
4.6km

Address:Unit G10, B70 7EZ
Phone:0121 500 5123
Classes:4



Castle Service Station
4.6km

Address:Trindle Road, DY2 7AZ
Phone:01384 254142
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:12:00am11:59pm
Tuesday:12:00am11:59pm
Wednesday:12:00am11:59pm
Thursday:12:00am11:59pm
Friday:12:00am11:59pm
Saturday:12:00am11:59pm
Sunday:12:00am11:59pm



Merry Hill Mot
4.6km

Address:19 Oak Street, DY5 2JG
Phone:01384 564741
Classes:4



R S Motors
4.6km

Address:Unit 4b Coneygre Industrial Estate, DY4 8XT
Phone:01215207685
Classes:4,5,7



Motorsmart Autocentre Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit 21 Hayes Industrial Estate, DY9 8RG
Phone:01384 896800
Classes:4



Cottage Garage
4.7km

Address:4-8 Brandon Way Ind Est, B70 9PW
Phone:01215254413
Classes:4



Imperial Commercials Limited
4.7km

Address:Park Road, B63 2RL
Phone:01384 424500
Classes:4,5,7



Dudley Motorcycle Centre
4.7km

Address:73 King Street, DY2 8QB
Phone:01384 252222
Website:www.dmc-bikes.co.uk
Classes:1,2
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



Black Country Motorcycles Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 3 & 4, DY4 7SA
Phone:0121 522 2525
Classes:1,2



Warley Motorpoint
4.8km

Address:St Pauls Road, B66 1EG
Phone:0121 565 2202
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:10:00am4:00pm



Kwik Fit
4.8km

Address:291-295 Bearwood Road, B66 4DP
Phone:01214201555
Classes:4



G & J Testing And Servicing Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 25 Fisher Street, DY4 8XE
Phone:0121 557 1002
Classes:4



Bearwood Garage
4.9km

Address:278 Bearwood Road, B66 4HT
Phone:01214203592
Classes:4



Nationwide Car And Commercial
4.9km

Address:93 Union Street, B70 6DF
Phone:0121 580 2953
Website:nationwidecarandcommercial.co.uk
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



Woodgate Motor Services
4.9km

Address:58a Kettleswood Drive, B32 3DB
Phone:0121 423 2400
Classes:4,7



Sandwell Garages Ltd
4.9km

Address:Spon Lane, B70 6AR
Phone:01215533777
Classes:3,4



Dibdale Autos Limited
5.0km

Address:Unit 1, DY1 1SN
Phone:01384 233886
Classes:4



R S Autocentre
5.0km

Address:1a Dunkirk Avenue, B70 0EP
Phone:0121 557 1982
Classes:4,5,7



It Auto Centre
5.0km

Address:Unit 10a Globe Works, DY9 8QB
Phone:01384 423473
Classes:4,7



Cartec Garages Limited
5.0km

Address:Units 11 To 14 Mount Pleasant, DY5 2YS
Phone:01384 591215
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
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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