Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to BH12 4AD 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 BH12 4AD

We managed to find 98 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your BH12 4AD. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

A K D Autoservices Ltd
0.1km

Address:26 Newtown Business Park, BH12 4AG
Phone:01202 743148
Classes:4,5,7



Hughes Workshop Limited
0.4km

Address:17 Cortry Close, BH12 4BQ
Phone:01202 734433
Classes:4



Moore Speed Racing Ltd
0.4km

Address:Unit 14 Cortry Close, BH12 4BQ
Phone:01202 746141
Website:www.moorespeedracing.co.uk
Classes:1,2
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



Forge Van Centre
0.5km

Address:Unit 2g Sharp Road, BH12 4BG
Phone:01202 733300
Classes:4,5,7



Eden Vauxhall
1.1km

Address:400 Poole Road, BH12 1DD
Phone:01202 545700
Website:www.edenvauxhall.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am9:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am9:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



G Arnold Motor Cycle Repairs
1.2km

Address:Khyber Road, BH12 2DG
Phone:01202747405
Classes:1,2



Poole Bay Motors Limited
1.4km

Address:North Lodge Road, BH14 9BB
Phone:01202 722206
Website:www.poolebaymotors.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



Churchill Motors
1.4km

Address:The Rear 31a Churchill Road, BH12 2LW
Phone:01202742800
Classes:4



Regal Motors
1.5km

Address:218 Bournemouth Road, BH14 9HZ
Phone:01202742307
Classes:4



Norman Motors Bournemouth Ltd
1.5km

Address:214-222 Wallisdown Road, BH10 4HZ
Phone:01202 513818
Website:www.normanmotors.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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Car Maintenance Garage
1.6km

Address:33 Victoria Road, BH12 3BA
Phone:01202740081
Classes:4



Swains Mots
1.6km

Address:396 Ashley Road, BH14 0AA
Phone:01202736795
Classes:4



T C V S
1.8km

Address:543 Wallisdown Road, BH12 5AD
Phone:01202510160
Classes:4



Honda Of Bournemouth
1.8km

Address:5b Leyland Road, BH12 5HB
Phone:01202 541220
Website:www.hondaofbournemouth.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Horizon Motor Co Ltd
1.9km

Address:397 To 399 Ringwood Road, BH12 4LT
Phone:01202740270
Classes:4



Ridgeway Bournemouth
1.9km

Address:Durley House, BH12 5HA
Phone:01202535535
Classes:4



Westover Renault
1.9km

Address:573 Wallisdown Road, BH12 5BA
Phone:01202635000
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.9km

Address:339 To 345 Ringwood Road, BH12 3JN
Phone:01202721468
Classes:4



Poole Audi
2.0km

Address:582 - 602 Ringwood Road, BH12 4LY
Phone:01202775050
Classes:4



Westover Group Limited
2.0km

Address:502 Wallisdown Road, BH11 8PT
Phone:01202 636600
Classes:4



Westover Toyota
2.0km

Address:516 Wallisdown Road, BH11 8PT
Phone:01202532020
Classes:4



Westover Nissan
2.0km

Address:514 Wallisdown Road, BH11 8PT
Phone:01202532100
Classes:4



Perkins Motors Ltd
2.0km

Address:Comptons Yard, BH12 4NP
Phone:01202 744423
Classes:4,7



Gordon Humble Motors
2.0km

Address:6 Broom Road, BH12 4NL
Phone:01202 718877
Website:plus.google.com
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



Plc Commercials
2.0km

Address:14 St Georges Avenue, BH12 4ND
Phone:01202 722288
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare Parkstone Ltd
2.0km

Address:9 St Georges Avenue, BH12 4ND
Phone:01202 730813
Website:www.motpoole.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Chris Watts Autos
2.1km

Address:380a Ringwood Road, BH12 3LT
Phone:01202716400
Classes:4



Poole Mitsubishi
2.1km

Address:384 Ringwood Road, BH12 3LT
Phone:01202 243000
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:15am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:15am6:00pm
Thursday:8:15am6:00pm
Friday:8:15am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:30am3:30pm



Majestic Garage Dorset Ltd
2.1km

Address:520 Wallisdown Road, BH11 8QE
Phone:01202525111
Classes:4



U Drive Limited
2.1km

Address:48 To 56 Old Wareham Road, BH12 4QR
Phone:01202747174
Classes:1,2,3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Parkstone Mot And Car Centre
2.2km

Address:54 Seaview Road, BH12 3JY
Phone:01202 748374
Website:www.parkstonemot-carcentre.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



Graham Hill Motor Technician Ltd
2.2km

Address:Graham Hill Motor Technician Ltd, BH12 4NQ
Phone:01202748581
Classes:4



Williamsons Repairs Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit B, BH14 0RH
Phone:01202732038
Classes:4,7



Motorcycle Trade-Ins
2.3km

Address:Unit 18, BH11 8JU
Phone:01202576648
Classes:1,2



H P Transport Garages Limited
2.3km

Address:21 Elliott Road, BH11 8JU
Phone:01202 576326
Website:www.hptransport.co.uk
Classes:4



Eas
2.4km

Address:Unit 7, BH12 4PE
Phone:01202736656
Classes:4



Hi Q (Elite Garages)
2.5km

Address:Dominion Road, BH11 8LH
Phone:01202 573291
Website:www.elitegarages.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



Four Square Garage
2.5km

Address:2 - 4 Glenville Road, BH10 4EF
Phone:01202 522888
Website:www.4squaregarage.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Breeze Motor Company Ltd
2.5km

Address:Yarrow Road, BH12 4QY
Phone:01202713000
Classes:4,7



Pottery Service Station
2.5km

Address:228 Ringwood Road, BH14 0RS
Phone:01202748267
Classes:4



English Ford
2.6km

Address:Tower Park, BH12 4QA
Phone:01202 715577
Classes:4,5,7



Stanfield Garage
2.7km

Address:7 Gorsecliff Road, BH10 4HA
Phone:01202 513497
Website:www.stanfieldgarage.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Poole Mot
2.8km

Address:77 Ringwood Road, BH14 0RG
Phone:01202737507
Classes:4



Wood Welding
2.8km

Address:Unit 2, BH14 0RG
Phone:01202 721172
Classes:4,7



Park Garage Bournemouth Ltd
2.9km

Address:49 Withermoor Road, BH9 2NU
Phone:01202 528300
Classes:4



Park Garage Winton Mot
2.9km

Address:42 Withermmor Road, BH9 2NZ
Phone:01202 538686
Classes:4



Hypermotive
3.2km

Address:82 Alma Road, BH9 1AN
Phone:01202 531077
Classes:4



G R S
3.2km

Address:9 Jameson Road, BH9 2QD
Phone:01202 521999
Website:www.grsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:45am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:45am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:45am6:00pm
Thursday:7:45am6:00pm
Friday:7:45am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Links Garage Parkstone Limited
3.3km

Address:61 To 63 Lilliput Road, BH14 8JX
Phone:01202 707843
Classes:4



Forge Winton
3.4km

Address:7 Denmark Road, BH9 1PD
Phone:01202 529707
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Magna Motor Co Ltd Mazda
3.4km

Address:2-10 Haven Road, BH13 7LP
Phone:01202701222
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.4km

Address:46 Fernside Road, BH15 2QU
Phone:01202681651
Classes:4



West Way Motor Engineers Ltd
3.5km

Address:725 Wimborne Road, BH9 2AX
Phone:01202526434
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.7km

Address:1143 Ringwood Road, BH11 9JY
Phone:01202 572742
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



Glen Fern Garage
3.8km

Address:Glen Fern Road, BH1 2LZ
Phone:01202 557293
Classes:4



Nuffield Motors Ltd
3.8km

Address:8 Abingdon Road, BH17 0UG
Phone:01202 678787
Website:www.nuffieldmotors.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.9km

Address:1482 Wimborne Road, BH11 9AR
Phone:01202581811
Classes:4



Future Racing Uk Ltd
3.9km

Address:66 Nuffield Road, BH17 0RS
Phone:01202 680100
Classes:1,2



Fast Fit (Poole) Limited
3.9km

Address:70 Nuffield Road, BH17 0RS
Phone:01202687607
Classes:4,7



Ets Trucks Limited
4.0km

Address:Witney Road, BH17 0GH
Phone:01202669339
Classes:4,5,7



Cowley Road Motors Ltd
4.0km

Address:Unit 4 Chantry Park, BH17 0UJ
Phone:01202 674930
Classes:4



Charminster Auto Repairs Ltd
4.0km

Address:135a Hankinson Road, BH9 1HR
Phone:01202 517349
Classes:4



Malvern Road Garage
4.0km

Address:3 To 5 Malvern Road, BH9 3AE
Phone:01202528772
Classes:4,5,7



Bournemouth Kawasaki Ltd
4.0km

Address:1002-1006 Wimborne Road, BH9 2DE
Phone:01202635140
Classes:1,2



Autolynx Garage Ltd
4.1km

Address:1 To 5 Maxwell Road, BH9 1DH
Phone:01202521066
Classes:4



P Hurley Motor Engineers
4.1km

Address:Unit 1c, BH17 0RA
Phone:01202667161
Classes:4



Italian Car Spares And Repairs
4.1km

Address:5 Kennington Road, BH17 0GF
Phone:01202 660678
Classes:4



S And H Motors Poole Ltd
4.1km

Address:8 Kennington Road, BH17 0GF
Phone:01202680660
Classes:4



Mts Motors Ltd
4.1km

Address:28 To 29 Kennington Road, BH17 0GF
Phone:01202668566
Classes:4



Crescent Motorcycle Company
4.1km

Address:324 To 326 Charminster Road, BH8 9RT
Phone:01202512923
Classes:1,2



Oakdale Garage Poole Ltd
4.1km

Address:347-349 Wimborne Road, BH15 3ED
Phone:01202675366
Classes:4



Knighton Garage
4.1km

Address:140 Magna Road, BH11 9NB
Phone:01202 573404
Website:www.knightongarage.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Terminus Motors Limited
4.2km

Address:78 Charminster Avenue, BH9 1SE
Phone:01202 527904
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.2km

Address:Unit 5, BH17 0UF
Phone:01202 682056
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hafod Garage
4.2km

Address:41 Banbury Road, BH17 0GA
Phone:01202674241
Classes:4



Ensbury Garage
4.3km

Address:1248 Wimborne Road, BH10 7AG
Phone:01202 577508
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.4km

Address:285 Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8BQ
Phone:01202 394285
Classes:4



Malmesbury Park Auto Centre
4.4km

Address:142 Malmesbury Park Road, BH8 8PJ
Phone:01202399123
Classes:4



J Shergold Motor Vehicle Repairs
4.5km

Address:Southcote Road Garage, BH1 3SH
Phone:01202 552222
Classes:4



Hamblens Garage Ltd
4.5km

Address:51a Southcote Road, BH1 3SH
Phone:01202 299555
Website:www.hamblens.co.uk
Classes:4



Borough Of Poole
4.5km

Address:Borough Of Poole Council, BH17 7LQ
Phone:01202261748
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.6km

Address:54 - 64 Castle Lane West, BH9 3JU
Phone:01202515551
Classes:4



Poole Motors
4.7km

Address:174 To 176 Stanley Green Road, BH15 3AH
Phone:01202 677799
Classes:4



Poole Motorcycles
4.7km

Address:138 Stanley Green Road, BH15 3AH
Phone:01202670023
Classes:1,2



Poole Tyre & Mot Centre Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 19 And 20, BH15 3AH
Phone:01202672478
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

Address:318 To 324 Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8BD
Phone:01202394991
Classes:4



Shellbridge Motor Services
4.7km

Address:59a Shelbourne Road, BH8 8QY
Phone:01202301308
Classes:4



Bmr Motors Ltd
4.7km

Address:78 Sterte Road, BH15 2AH
Phone:01202 673169
Website:www.stertegaragepoole.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Formula One Autocentres
4.7km

Address:Unit A, BH17 7LG
Phone:01202 696666
Classes:4



Willis Way Motor Repairs
4.8km

Address:Unit A Waterside, BH15 3TD
Phone:01202680550
Classes:4



Joes Mot Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 6, Canford Business Park, BH21 3AP
Phone:01202 911960
Classes:4



Bellotte Motor Technicians
4.9km

Address:Melbourne Road, BH8 8BX
Phone:01202 303868
Classes:4



All2wheelers Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 9, BH15 3SZ
Phone:01202 670663
Website:www.all2wheelers.com
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



Cobb Bros Garage Ltd
4.9km

Address:1 Globe Lane, BH15 1SG
Phone:01202674340/ 770680
Classes:3,4



Cleveland Motor Services
4.9km

Address:2 Cleveland Road, BH1 4QB
Phone:01202398320
Classes:3,4



Pentagon Ltd
5.0km

Address:Cabot Lane, BH17 7BX
Phone:01202642500
Classes:4,7



Protyre Poole
5.0km

Address:7 Cabot Lane, BH17 7BX
Phone:01202659911
Classes:1,2,4



St Clements Road Garage
5.0km

Address:29 St Clements Road, BH1 4DU
Phone:01202398535
Classes:4,5,7



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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