Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CR9 8ZP 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 CR9 8ZP

We managed to find 89 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your CR9 8ZP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Pta Motoring Centre
0.2km

Address:274 Wickham Road, CR0 8BJ
Phone:02086548811
Classes:1,2,4



Ashburton Service Centre Limited
1.4km

Address:366 370 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 7AG
Phone:02086543293
Classes:4



Parker Brothers Croydon Limited
1.6km

Address:9-11 Bywood Avenue, CR0 7RB
Phone:020 8654 1923
Website:www.parkersofcroydon.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



Blackhorse Service Station
1.9km

Address:2-10 Woodside Green, SE25 5DT
Phone:020 8654 3126
Website:www.blackhorseservicestation.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Masters Of Beckenham Limited
2.0km

Address:150-164 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3DZ
Phone:020 8650 9151
Website:www.mastersgroup.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am3:00pm



Total Auto Care
2.1km

Address:Rear Of 228 Portland Road, SE25 4SL
Phone:020 8656 5665
Classes:4



Portman Cars
2.3km

Address:119 123 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 6PU
Phone:02086562001
Classes:4



Eden Park Motorist Centre Limited
2.3km

Address:420 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3HG
Phone:020 8658 3738
Classes:4



Bromley Mitsubishi
2.3km

Address:487 Upper Elmers End Road, BR3 3DB
Phone:020 8658 7122
Website:www.masters-mazda.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am3:00pm



Go Vauxhall Beckenham
2.5km

Address:Unit 4 Chaffinch Business Park, BR3 4AA
Phone:020 8289 4060
Classes:4



Phillip Reygate Automobile Services Limited
2.5km

Address:West Wickham Service Station, BR4 9LN
Phone:02087776394
Classes:4



D And S Auto Solutions
2.6km

Address:1 Holland Road, SE25 5RF
Phone:020 8654 6555
Website:www.dandsautosolutions.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autorite Limited
2.6km

Address:60-61 Leslie Park Road, CR0 6TP
Phone:020 8655 0555
Website:www.croydonautorepairs.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



Chinese Garage Limited
2.7km

Address:Rear Of 33, BR3 3QY
Phone:0800 0856142
Classes:4



Frank Dunstall
2.7km

Address:1 Goodwood Parade, BR3 3QZ
Phone:020 8650 0814
Website:www.frankdunstallmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00am
Sunday:Closed



Ej Balaam And Son Limited
2.8km

Address:Corkscrew Hill Garage, BR4 9BA
Phone:020 8777 1335
Classes:4



Carmot Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit 2 Tait Road, CR0 2DP
Phone:02086830047
Classes:4



Southern Motor Group Croydon
3.0km

Address:22 Lansdowne Road, CR0 2BD
Phone:020 8680 5533
Classes:4,5,7



Ansam Autocentre Limited
3.1km

Address:7 Gladstone Road, CR0 2BQ
Phone:020 8689 2207
Classes:4



In Moto Limited
3.1km

Address:Faraday House, CR0 2BQ
Phone:020 8689 2341
Classes:1,2



South Norwood Mot Test Centre Limited
3.1km

Address:Unit 3, SE25 4JD
Phone:020 8656 8593
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
3.1km

Address:173-181 St James Road, CR0 2BS
Phone:020 8684 6167
Classes:4



Maverick Motorcycles
3.1km

Address:210-212 St James Road, CR0 2BW
Phone:020 8665 4747
Classes:1,2



Cedars Garage Services
3.1km

Address:Sunnycroft Road, SE25 4TB
Phone:020 8778 6666
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



P D Motors Croydon Limited
3.1km

Address:Unit 1 Prospect Works, CR0 2EB
Phone:020 8684 2002
Classes:4



Chesham Autos Limited
3.1km

Address:177 Elmers End Road, BR3 4SZ
Phone:020 8658 6264
Website:www.cheshamautos.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Myers Motors
3.3km

Address:367 Blandford Road, BR3 4NW
Phone:020 8402 5232
Classes:4



Elite Auto Centre
3.3km

Address:127 Northcote Road, CR0 2HZ
Phone:020 8689 5544
Classes:4



Mayday Autocentre Plc
3.4km

Address:2a Tavistock Grove, CR0 2BH
Phone:020 8684 9370
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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
3.4km

Address:91-99 Elmers End Road, BR3 4TJ
Phone:020 8659 8926
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



Chinese Garage Limited
3.5km

Address:Wickham Road, BR3 6RH
Phone:020 8650 3466
Classes:4



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
3.5km

Address:Selsdon Goods Yard, CR2 0EA
Phone:02086885552
Classes:4,5,7



Sovereign Trade
3.6km

Address:224a Whitehorse Road, CR0 2LB
Phone:020 8665 1211
Website:www.thesovereigngroup.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kens Autos Selhurst Limited
3.6km

Address:226 Whitehorse Road, CR0 2LB
Phone:020 8665 9555
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
3.6km

Address:20a Lower Coombe Street, CR0 1AA
Phone:020 8686 6556
Classes:4



Goldhawk Service And Mot Station
3.6km

Address:86 South End, CR0 1DQ
Phone:02086863900
Classes:4



Sovereign Cars
3.6km

Address:96a South End, CR0 1DQ
Phone:07956372224
Classes:4



Lot Mot Centre Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit D Hampton Road Industrial Estate, CR0 2XG
Phone:0208 684 0955
Classes:4



Adam Autos
3.6km

Address:48a Saxon Road, SE25 5EH
Phone:020 8684 4443
Website:www.adamautos.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P Kingham Limited
3.6km

Address:40 Keens Road, CR0 1AH
Phone:02086804300
Classes:4



Doves Croydon
3.7km

Address:232 Selsdon Road, CR2 6PL
Phone:020 8688 3656
Classes:4



Pini Autocentre Limited
3.7km

Address:40 Haling Road, CR2 6HS
Phone:02086812800
Classes:4,7



B And W Motor Company
3.7km

Address:57 Brighton Road, CR2 6ED
Phone:020 8688 8478
Website:www.bwmotorco.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:45pm
Thursday:8:00am5:45pm
Friday:8:00am5:45pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Maston Motors
3.7km

Address:1a Boulogne Road, CR0 2QT
Phone:020 8684 9875
Classes:4



D And S Motors
3.7km

Address:42 Windmill Road, CR0 2XP
Phone:02086843328
Classes:4



Kens Autos Uk Limited
3.7km

Address:85 Brighton Road, CR2 6EE
Phone:02086669498
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Car Hire (Uk) Limited
3.7km

Address:Kch Mot Centre, CR0 3SE
Phone:020 8686 6284
Classes:4



Avantgarde Auto Centre Limited
3.7km

Address:155a Whitehorse Lane, SE25 6RB
Phone:020 8653 8228
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:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Molbee Motors
3.8km

Address:1 Kidderminster Road, CR0 2UF
Phone:020 8686 4037
Classes:4



2 Wheels Ahead
3.9km

Address:173 Brighton Road, CR2 6EH
Phone:020 8681 5050
Classes:1,2



Tower Scooters & Motorcycles
3.9km

Address:64 Beckenham Road, BR3 4LS
Phone:020 83141660
Classes:1,2



Croydon Mot Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:34 Pitlake, CR0 3RA
Phone:020 8680 2860
Website:www.croydonmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7



M G Autos
4.0km

Address:3 Avon Path, CR2 6AX
Phone:8667 0226
Classes:4



Village Car Care
4.0km

Address:81-83 Beckenham High Street, BR3 1AN
Phone:020 8650 1248
Website:www.beckenham-tyres.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Emg Croydon
4.0km

Address:17 Montague Road, CR9 3DU
Phone:020 8688 8341
Website:www.emglondon.co.uk
Classes:4



Ancaster Group Limited
4.0km

Address:61 Croydon Road, SE20 7TF
Phone:020 8768 9200
Classes:4



Strand Motor Company Limited
4.2km

Address:156-158 Handcroft Road, CR0 3LE
Phone:020 8686 0868
Website:www.strandmotorco.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Towergold Limited
4.2km

Address:281-289 Brighton Road, CR2 6EQ
Phone:020 8686 0212
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.2km

Address:Unit 1, CR0 3LN
Phone:020 8681 0795
Classes:4,7



Carl Rosner Automobiles Limited
4.2km

Address:Station Approach, CR2 0PL
Phone:020 8657 0121
Website:www.carlrosner.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



The Great Automobiles Limited
4.3km

Address:22 Franklin Road, SE20 8HW
Phone:02087782266
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
4.3km

Address:3 Mitcham Road, CR0 3RU
Phone:020 8649 9160
Classes:4



Amc Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:2a Boswell Road, CR7 7RY
Phone:020 8665 9090
Classes:4



Dh Car And Truck Services Limited
4.3km

Address:231c Bensham Lane, CR7 7ET
Phone:02086655853
Classes:4,5,7



Newton Honda
4.3km

Address:409 Brighton Road, CR2 6ES
Phone:02086880392
Classes:4,7



Autotyres Croydon Limited
4.4km

Address:8a Seneca Road, CR7 7RA
Phone:020 8239 1137
Classes:4



Thornton Heath Motors
4.4km

Address:2a To 4 Mayday Road, CR7 7HL
Phone:020 8684 1960
Classes:4



Croydon Automotive Limited
4.4km

Address:76 Lucerne Road, CR7 7BA
Phone:020 8689 9117
Classes:4,5,7



Veolia Es Cleanaway (Uk) Limited
4.4km

Address:Veolia Croydon Workshop, CR0 3RL
Phone:020 8255 2755 /2756
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Sam Motor
4.4km

Address:28 Factory Lane, CR0 3RL
Phone:020 8688 5707
Classes:4



Las Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:464 London Road, CR0 2SS
Phone:020 8684 6200
Website:www.lasmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brown Technical Services
4.5km

Address:107 Anerley Road, SE20 8AP
Phone:020 8778 5113
Classes:4



Hk Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:132 Brigstock Road, CR7 7JB
Phone:020 8684 3322
Classes:4,7



Ancaster Group Limited
4.5km

Address:433-441 Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 865 56300
Classes:4



Robins & Day Croydon
4.5km

Address:443a Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 8668 5435
Classes:4



Motaplus Garage
4.6km

Address:Canterbury Road, CR0 3PY
Phone:020 8664 9191
Classes:4



Thornton Heath Autos
4.6km

Address:34-36 Furze Road, CR7 8NG
Phone:020 8653 4384
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.7km

Address:317 Purley Way, CR0 4NU
Phone:02086814980
Classes:4



My Autos Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 17 Addington Business Park, CR0 9UG
Phone:01689 637227
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
4.8km

Address:453 Brighton Road, CR2 6EW
Phone:02086681159
Classes:4



Motor Village Croydon
4.8km

Address:121 Canterbury Road, CR0 3HH
Phone:020 8683 1000
Classes:4



J&a Autos Limited
4.8km

Address:109 Canterbury Road, CR0 3HH
Phone:020 3719 7887
Classes:4,7



Pta Motoring Centres
4.9km

Address:40 Letchworth Drive, BR2 9BE
Phone:020 8464 2339
Website:www.ptagarages.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mb Motors Addington Limited
4.9km

Address:Mitchwood House, CR0 0AE
Phone:01689847133
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Go Vauxhall
4.9km

Address:Unit 5, CR0 4XG
Phone:020 8604 1000
Classes:4



Jemca
4.9km

Address:Unit 4 & 4a Mill Lane Trading Estate, CR0 4AA
Phone:020 8649 5900
Classes:4



I Auto Uk Croydon
5.0km

Address:24 Progress Way, CR0 4XD
Phone:020 3701 4321
Classes:4,7



Fleetline Coachworks Limited
5.0km

Address:16 Progress Way, CR0 4XD
Phone:020 8680 8888
Classes:4,5,7



National Tyres & Autocare
5.0km

Address:596 Purley Way, CR0 4RF
Phone:020 8680 9884
Website:www.national.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



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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