Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CV1 2ER 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 CV1 2ER

We managed to find 91 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your CV1 2ER. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Warwick Road Garage
0.2km

Address:The Depot, CV3 6AQ
Phone:02476 505158
Classes:4,5,7



Listers Volkswagen Coventry
0.6km

Address:1 Quinton Road, CV1 2WQ
Phone:02476 630300
Classes:4



Green-Fleet Garage
0.7km

Address:1a Broomfield Road, CV5 6JW
Phone:02476 673022/673066
Classes:4,5,7



Spon Gate Motorcycles
0.9km

Address:77 Upper Spon Street, CV1 3BL
Phone:024 7622 5111
Website:www.spongate-motorcycles.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



Park Motors
0.9km

Address:114 Earlsdon Ave South, CV5 6DN
Phone:02476 674256
Classes:4



T Joyce And Sons
1.0km

Address:Paradise Street, CV1 2JU
Phone:02476 228269
Classes:4



West Way Coventry
1.0km

Address:Spon End, CV1 3HF
Phone:02476 550006
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
1.0km

Address:136 Daventry Road, CV3 5DG
Phone:02476 501250
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
1.1km

Address:63 To 69 Gosford Street, CV1 5DL
Phone:02476 226414
Classes:4



Sm Auto & Body Repairs Ltd
1.2km

Address:Unit 17, CV1 3JQ
Phone:02476 677471
Classes:4



Auto Workshop Company
1.2km

Address:Unit 19, CV1 3JQ
Phone:02476673100
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
1.2km

Address:70 Spon End, CV1 3HA
Phone:024 7667 4206
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



Mr Tyre Limited
1.2km

Address:50 Gulson Road, CV1 2JH
Phone:02476 258002
Classes:4



Harper Tyres Limited
1.3km

Address:12a Harper Road, CV1 2AP
Phone:02476 223323
Classes:4



Brandish Limited
1.4km

Address:Raglan Street, CV1 5QB
Phone:02476 225361
Classes:4



Sytner Coventry
1.4km

Address:128 Holyhead Road, CV5 8NA
Phone:02476 600600
Classes:4



C G Motors Coventry Limited
1.4km

Address:Rear Of 247 Humber Avenue, CV1 2AQ
Phone:02476 224754
Classes:4,5,7



Lota Garage
1.5km

Address:37 Vecqueray Street, CV1 2HS
Phone:024 7622 8623
Website:www.lotagarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Allen Ford
1.6km

Address:London Road, CV3 4AA
Phone:02476 507000
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.7km

Address:36 Foleshill Road, CV1 4NU
Phone:02476 226477
Classes:4



Gibbs Automotive Services Ltd
1.8km

Address:The Junction, CV3 4AN
Phone:02476 264891
Classes:4



Bwl Mot Centre
1.8km

Address:Unit 12, CV1 5JG
Phone:02476 227990
Classes:4



Bill & Bob
1.8km

Address:1 Leicester Causeway, CV1 4GU
Phone:02476 525588
Classes:1,2,4



Humber Autos Limited
1.8km

Address:Unit 34b, CV3 1JL
Phone:02476 447766
Classes:4



Merry's Garage
1.8km

Address:136 Foleshill Road, CV1 4JJ
Phone:02476 225172
Classes:4



Tyre City
1.8km

Address:108-120 Foleshill Road, CV1 4JJ
Phone:02476 220731
Classes:4



Moto-Tech Auto Services Ltd
2.1km

Address:135 Barkers Butts Lane, CV6 1EB
Phone:024 7659 3646
Website:www.mototechcoventry.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hollis Road Garage
2.1km

Address:139 Hollis Road, CV3 1AG
Phone:02476 636394
Classes:4



Ace Garage
2.1km

Address:Lawrence Saunders Road, CV6 1NU
Phone:024 7659 7879
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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



Kwik-Fit
2.3km

Address:401-403 Foleshill Road, CV1 4NY
Phone:02476 251747
Classes:4



Coventry City Council Transport Services
2.3km

Address:259 London Road, CV3 4AR
Phone:02476 832147
Classes:4,7



Robins And Day Coventry
2.4km

Address:Phoenix Corner, CV3 6PE
Phone:024 7641 1515
Website:dealer.peugeot.co.uk
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:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Citroen Coventry
2.5km

Address:Coventry Business Park, CV5 6UB
Phone:02476 718300
Classes:4,5,7



Vrs Coventry Limited
2.5km

Address:Automotive House, CV3 4LB
Phone:024 7630 5501
Website:www.vrsauto.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ramp And Wrench Limited
2.5km

Address:190 Fletchamstead Highway Industrial Estate, CV4 7BB
Phone:02476 672964
Classes:1,2,4



Midlands Truck And Van Limited
2.5km

Address:Wheeler Road, CV3 4LA
Phone:02476 217266
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes Benz Of Coventry
2.5km

Address:Wheler Road, CV3 4LA
Phone:02476 518130
Classes:4



Mdc Autos Limited
2.6km

Address:Unit 3, CV6 5RY
Phone:02476667571
Classes:4



Green Garage
2.7km

Address:158-178 Walsgrave Road, CV2 4AX
Phone:024 7645 2233
Website:www.greenfleetgarage.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



Concorde Auto Centre
2.7km

Address:182 To 186 Walgrave Road, CV2 4AX
Phone:01604 210828
Classes:4



Stones Garage
2.7km

Address:6a Stoke Row, CV2 4JQ
Phone:02476 453936
Classes:1,2,3,4



Georges Autos
2.7km

Address:Unit 16, CV2 4JQ
Phone:02476 444020
Classes:4



Central Point Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:280 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AH
Phone:02476 665506
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Hbp Motors
2.9km

Address:3 Hanford Close, CV6 5TL
Phone:024 7663 8882
Website:www.hbpmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Barras Heath Service Station
2.9km

Address:Mercer Avenue, CV2 4PP
Phone:024 7644 4443
Website:www.ajwautos.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sutton Park Motor Co Ltd
2.9km

Address:Shultern Lane, CV4 7AN
Phone:02476 693366
Classes:4



Coventry Audi
2.9km

Address:503 Fletchamstead Highway, CV4 9BY
Phone:02476 675675
Classes:4



Autochoice Car Sales Uk Limited
2.9km

Address:429 Fletchamstead Highway, CV4 9BY
Phone:02476 850077
Classes:4,5,7



P G Autos Mot Centre
3.0km

Address:80 Broad Street, CV6 5AZ
Phone:024 7666 3042
Website:pgautoscoventry.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Mot Centre Services Ltd
3.1km

Address:563 Stoney Stanton Road, CV6 5ED
Phone:02476 687000
Classes:4



Gts Cars
3.1km

Address:656 Allesley Old Road, CV5 8GB
Phone:02476 672440
Classes:4



Shk Motors
3.2km

Address:Unit D, CV6 5AR
Phone:02476 686771
Classes:4



Fleet Maine Garage
3.2km

Address:3 Middlecotes, CV4 9AX
Phone:02476 473187
Classes:4



Mercia Autos
3.2km

Address:Units 17 And 18 Park Street Industrial Estate, CV6 5AT
Phone:07966 366124
Classes:4



North Street Garage Coventry Limited
3.3km

Address:188 North Street, CV2 3FS
Phone:024 7645 8159
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Endermere Garage Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 11, CV6 5PY
Phone:02476 664260
Classes:3,4



Hi-Q
3.3km

Address:Endemere Road, CV6 5PY
Phone:02476 663493
Classes:4



A 2 Z Cheapest Tyres Limited
3.3km

Address:586 Stoney Stanton Road, CV6 5FS
Phone:02476 661111
Classes:4



A1 Tyres And Exhausts Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 12 To 13 Relton Mews, CV6 5HE
Phone:02476 686009
Classes:4



Magics Auto Centre
3.4km

Address:Unit 1 Paradise Works, CV6 5HE
Phone:02477 671230
Classes:4,5,7



R J Smith Automobiles Ltd
3.4km

Address:Beech Tree Avenue, CV4 9FF
Phone:024 7646 6240
Website:www.rjsmithautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Grange Garage
3.4km

Address:Alfall Road, CV2 3GF
Phone:024 7645 1694
Classes:4



Cross Road Garage
3.5km

Address:Unit 2c, CV6 5GR
Phone:02476 664549
Classes:4



Listers Honda Coventry
3.6km

Address:540 London Road, CV3 4EN
Phone:02476 639666
Classes:4



Tps Autos Ltd
3.6km

Address:14 Boston Place, CV6 5NN
Phone:02476682615
Classes:4



B And A Autos
3.7km

Address:44a Cross Road, CV6 5SP
Phone:02476 664976
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
3.7km

Address:Unit 4 Vantage Park, CV6 5QE
Phone:02476 667070
Classes:4



Holbrook Motor Services
3.7km

Address:38-42 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4AB
Phone:02476664676
Classes:4



Tile Hill Car Sales
3.7km

Address:245 Torrington Avenue, CV4 9AP
Phone:02476 471707
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.9km

Address:Kingswood Close, CV6 4NY
Phone:024 7663 8554
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tms Coventry
3.9km

Address:510 London Road, CV3 4EU
Phone:02476 303132
Classes:4



Kestrel Honda
3.9km

Address:104-108 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4BH
Phone:02476 703900
Classes:1,2



Southfork Garage
4.0km

Address:10 Robinhood Road, CV3 3BB
Phone:024 7630 1908
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:00pm
Thursday:9:30am6:00pm
Friday:9:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Diesel Engine Services
4.0km

Address:Swallow Garage, CV6 4BN
Phone:024 7666 7678
Website:www.swallow-garage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30–AM
Sunday:Closed



Autohaus Werkshoppe Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 2, CV6 4BQ
Phone:02476 662288
Classes:4



Sky Blue Garage
4.3km

Address:17 Lythalls Lane Industrial Estate, CV6 6FJ
Phone:024 7666 3300
Website:www.skybluegarage.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Coventry Motor Company Limited
4.4km

Address:655 London Road, CV3 4EX
Phone:024 7663 9100
Website:www.cmcmotorgroup.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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Cromwell Garage
4.4km

Address:217 Torrington Avenue, CV4 9HN
Phone:02476 466645
Classes:4



Allesley Garage
4.5km

Address:244 Birmingham Road, CV5 9HD
Phone:024 7640 3466
Website:www.allesleygarage.co.uk
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Central Commercials Coventry Ltd
4.5km

Address:12 Binns Close, CV4 9TB
Phone:024 7646 7536
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:00pm
Thursday:9:30am6:00pm
Friday:9:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rye Hill Service Station
4.6km

Address:Dunchurch Highway, CV5 9QT
Phone:024 7640 3414
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am7:00pm
Thursday:6:30am7:00pm
Friday:6:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:8:00am5:00pm



M A P Motor Services Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit D4, CV6 7ND
Phone:02476 662283
Classes:4



Craftsman Garage
4.6km

Address:497 Beake Avenue, CV6 2HT
Phone:024 7633 8413
Website:www.craftsmansgarage.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Listers Toyota Coventry
4.7km

Address:Siskin Drive, CV3 4FJ
Phone:02476 639199
Classes:4



Prp Autos Limited
4.8km

Address:405 Broad Lane, CV5 7AX
Phone:02476 421314
Classes:4



Magpie Motorcycles
4.8km

Address:Hawthorn Tree Works, CV5 7AX
Phone:02476421000
Classes:1,2



Browns Lane Garage
4.9km

Address:8 Browns Lane, CV5 9DS
Phone:02476402493
Classes:4



Paragon Auto Testing
4.9km

Address:Unit 2a New Inn Bridge Industrial Estate, CV6 6EN
Phone:024 7666 3484
Website:www.motparagoncoventry.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bb Motors
5.0km

Address:Rear Of 35 Dovedale Avenue, CV6 7AP
Phone:024 7668 6640
Website:www.bb-motors.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vauxsell Ltd
5.0km

Address:Bodmin Road, CV2 5DB
Phone:02476 615666
Classes:4,5,7



Bodmin Autos Ltd
5.0km

Address:5 Bodmin Road, CV2 5DB
Phone:02476 61 0000
Classes:4



When to get an MOT

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

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

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

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

Expired MOT certificate

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

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

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

MOT renewal

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

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

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

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

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

Test Failures and Retests

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

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

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

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

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

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

Booking an MOT

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

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

How does the MOT Test work?

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

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

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

MOT Test Completion

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

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

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

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

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