Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to E12 9DA 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 E12 9DA

We managed to find 120 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your E12 9DA. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Goldline Mots
0.2km

Address:1a Carlyle Road, E12 6BL
Phone:02085142665
Classes:4



Allway Car Care Limited
0.2km

Address:743-745 Romford Road, E12 5AW
Phone:020 8553 2424
Classes:4



London Motor Centre Ltd
0.6km

Address:461 High Street North, E12 6TJ
Phone:0203 645 4998
Classes:4,5,7



F1 Auto Services
0.6km

Address:605-607 Romford Road, E7 8AE
Phone:020 8470 5555
Classes:4,5,7



H S Motoring Solutions Ltd
0.6km

Address:762-770 Romford Road, E12 6BU
Phone:02085535746
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
0.6km

Address:409 High Street North, E12 6TL
Phone:02084724744
Classes:4



Everest Motors London Ltd
0.8km

Address:511-513 Romford Road, E7 8AD
Phone:020 8472 1888
Website:www.everestmotorsltd.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:Closed



M R Motor Services Ltd
1.0km

Address:418 Romford Road, E7 8DF
Phone:020 8472 1234
Website:www.mr-motors.co.uk
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:Closed



Glyn Hopkin Ltd East London
1.1km

Address:1021 Romford Road, E12 5LH
Phone:02082765000
Classes:4,7



Kwik-Fit
1.1km

Address:Kwik-Fit, E12 5LH
Phone:0208 5532320
Classes:4



Auto Mot Centre Ltd
1.1km

Address:4 Rectory Road, E12 6JA
Phone:0208 553 9112
Classes:4



Elsenham Garage
1.2km

Address:78 Elsenham Road, E12 6LA
Phone:020 8478 4555
Classes:4



D & A Autos
1.2km

Address:426-427 Arches, E7 0LB
Phone:020 8534 4778
Classes:4



Kwik Bodyworks Ltd
1.4km

Address:1a Wanstead Park Road, IG1 3TG
Phone:0208 9116448
Classes:4,5,7



Lcl Motors Ltd
1.4km

Address:51a Milton Avenue, E6 1BG
Phone:020 8470 4789
Website:www.capitalautos.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:30pm
Thursday:9:30am6:30pm
Friday:9:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:30am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



St Stephens Garage
1.5km

Address:133 St Stephens Road, E6 1AT
Phone:02084720326
Classes:4



Clinton Garage
1.6km

Address:2a Clinton Road, E7 0HD
Phone:0208 534 4059
Classes:4,5,7



Automek Motors Ltd
1.6km

Address:Arch 393, E7 0HD
Phone:020 8555 6196
Classes:4



Bodyworks
1.6km

Address:Bodyworks, E6 1AA
Phone:020 8552 8953
Classes:4



Etty & Tyler Limited
1.7km

Address:83 Upton Lane, E7 9PB
Phone:02084725797
Classes:1,2



R K Motors
1.8km

Address:104 Sprowston Mews, E7 9AE
Phone:0208 519 1367
Classes:4



One Stop Mot Centre
1.8km

Address:104a Sprowston Mews, E7 9AE
Phone:02085559609
Classes:4



Grangewood Auto Ltd
1.8km

Address:9 Stukeley Road, E7 9QQ
Phone:020 8472 5491
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bc Autos
1.9km

Address:364 Winchelsea Road, E7 0AQ
Phone:02085192793
Classes:4



Plashet Garage
2.0km

Address:1a Thorngrove Road, E13 0SH
Phone:02084720842
Classes:4



Howard Powell Motorcycles Ltd
2.2km

Address:249 Barking Road, E6 1LB
Phone:020 8472 8301
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:10:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:10:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:10:00am6:00pm
Thursday:Closed
Friday:10:00am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Motorcare Centre
2.2km

Address:220 Barking Road, E6 3BB
Phone:020 8552 6200
Website:www.motorcarecentre.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pindi Mot Centre
2.4km

Address:Railway Arch 297-301, E11 3EU
Phone:02085569900
Classes:4



General Motors
2.5km

Address:92-96 Harrow Road, E11 3QE
Phone:07903408238
Classes:1,2,4



Gb Auto Ltd
2.5km

Address:229 Ley Street, IG1 4BL
Phone:0208 478 4279
Classes:4,5,7



Woodhouse Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:96a Woodhouse Road, E11 3NA
Phone:020 8519 3444
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:9:00pm12:00am
Sunday:12:00am6:00pm



Bee Jay Car Care & Mot Centre
2.6km

Address:711 Barking Road, E13 9EU
Phone:02085525554
Classes:4



Cain Motors
2.6km

Address:290-292 Sansom Road, E11 3HD
Phone:02085395026
Classes:4



Khalsa Automobile Engineering Ltd
2.6km

Address:118 Wellington Road, E6 6EA
Phone:02084721941
Classes:4



Allway Car Care Ltd
2.7km

Address:651 Barking Road, E13 9EX
Phone:020 8552 5000
Website:www.allwaycar.co.uk
Classes:4



Ig1 Mot Centres
2.7km

Address:361-363 Oaklands Park Avenue, IG1 1TF
Phone:0208 553 5505
Classes:4



Redbridge Mot & Service Centre
2.8km

Address:330 Eastern Avenue, IG4 5AA
Phone:0208 554 2002
Classes:4



Motorfair Garage
2.9km

Address:Motorfair Garage, IG11 8TG
Phone:020 8594 2420
Classes:4



B & P Motors 1988 Ltd
2.9km

Address:355-359 Ley St, IG1 4AA
Phone:02084783817
Classes:4



Leytonstone Autos Ltd
2.9km

Address:4 Joseph Ray Road, E11 1AA
Phone:0208 558 2817
Classes:4



Redbridge Auto Centre Ltd
2.9km

Address:141-145 St Marys Road, IG1 1QY
Phone:02085533111
Classes:4



Wheels Mot Centre Ltd
2.9km

Address:147 Beehive Lane, IG4 5DR
Phone:02085509911
Classes:4



London Borough Of Newham
2.9km

Address:Central Transport Workshop, E6 6BX
Phone:02084720343
Classes:3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Auto Tecnix
3.0km

Address:249-250 Joseph Ray Road, E11 4RA
Phone:02085565999
Classes:4



Portokal Ltd
3.0km

Address:Portokal Ltd, IG11 7BT
Phone:020 8591 7596
Classes:4



1st Mr Clutch
3.0km

Address:21 Buckingham Road, IG1 1RG
Phone:0208 478 2372
Classes:4



G S Garage Services & Mot Ltd
3.0km

Address:Unit 4a, E15 1JW
Phone:020 8534 5941
Website:plus.google.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 Autocentres Ltd
3.0km

Address:Unit 16, Muirhead Quay, IG11 7BG
Phone:02085918589
Classes:4,7



East London Car & Commercial Ltd
3.0km

Address:Unit 5, IG11 7BG
Phone:02085078825
Classes:4,7



Universal Tyres
3.1km

Address:104 Plaistow Road, E15 3HL
Phone:0208 519 0680
Classes:4



Trustford Plaistow
3.1km

Address:259 Plaistow Road, E15 3EU
Phone:02085347661
Classes:4



Greengate Garage Ltd
3.1km

Address:R/o 560-562 Barking Road, E13 9JU
Phone:02084716646
Classes:1,2,4



Hi Q
3.1km

Address:221 High Street South, E6 3PD
Phone:020 8552 5128
Website:www.hiqonline.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hattons Mot Testing Centre
3.2km

Address:R/o 538 Barking Road, E13 8QG
Phone:02084727372
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.2km

Address:480 Cranbrook Road, IG2 6LE
Phone:020 8518 6939
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



Gp Transport Services
3.2km

Address:R/o 27 Langthorne Road, E11 4HR
Phone:02085392004
Classes:4



London Borough Of Redbridge
3.3km

Address:Redbridge Transport, IG2 7QZ
Phone:020 8708 5116
Classes:4,5,7



Commercial Motor Services
3.3km

Address:185-191 Green Lane, IG1 1XR
Phone:02084781950
Classes:4,5,7



E & D Motors
3.3km

Address:272-276 Grove Green Road, E11 4EN
Phone:02085583222
Classes:4



Motor Masters
3.5km

Address:560b High Road, IG3 8EG
Phone:0208 599 9944
Classes:4



Motor Techs Ltd
3.5km

Address:550 High Road, IG3 8EG
Phone:0208 590 5001
Classes:4



Bansal Garage
3.5km

Address:2a Millais Road, E11 4HD
Phone:020 8556 7064
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.5km

Address:573-585 High Road, IG3 8EE
Phone:02085993459
Classes:4



Trg Autos
3.5km

Address:44-46 Balaam Street, E13 8AQ
Phone:02074762180
Classes:4,7



Scarborough Garage
3.5km

Address:2a Scarborough Road, E11 4AL
Phone:02085392662
Classes:4



Cumberland Autos
3.6km

Address:1-5 Cumberland Road, E13 8LH
Phone:02074769111
Classes:4



Essex Mot & Alignment Ctr
3.6km

Address:87a Albrough Road South, IG3 8HS
Phone:0203 092 7987
Classes:4,5,7



Evean Recovery Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 4, E6 5JN
Phone:02074763000
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Regent Tyres & Exhaust Ltd
3.6km

Address:1 Greengate Parade, IG2 6BE
Phone:020 8554 9375
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:Closed



Lookers Garage
3.7km

Address:1a Eynsford Road, IG3 8BA
Phone:02085901820
Classes:4



Belgrave Motor Services
3.7km

Address:10 Gants Hill Crescent, IG2 6TU
Phone:02085515988
Classes:4



Universal Automobile Engineers Ltd
3.8km

Address:234 Stratford High Street, E15 2JA
Phone:02085198382/8622
Classes:4,5,7



Boleyn Garage
3.8km

Address:87 Movers Lane, IG11 7UQ
Phone:02085073773
Classes:4



Abbey Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:1-2 Tabernacle Avenue, E13 8EG
Phone:02075115551
Classes:4,5,7



Jagg Autos
3.9km

Address:4 The Sidings, E11 1HD
Phone:02085568274
Classes:4



Cranbrook Garages
4.1km

Address:714 Cranbrook Road, IG6 1HU
Phone:02085503030
Classes:4



Jrj Auto Repair Ltd
4.1km

Address:1a & 1b Braemar Road, E13 8EH
Phone:0207 476 7080
Classes:4



Car Care
4.1km

Address:Arch No 166, E10 6JT
Phone:0208 558 5888
Classes:4



Garage Services 4 U
4.1km

Address:169 Midland Road, E10 6JT
Phone:0208 556 4822
Classes:4



Leyton Service Centre Ltd
4.2km

Address:404-424 Leyton High Road, E10 6QE
Phone:020 8558 8787
Website:www.leytonservicecentre.com
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J & A Motors
4.2km

Address:Chester House, IG3 8PT
Phone:020 8503 8599
Classes:4



R A Autos
4.2km

Address:Gem House, E16 1QJ
Phone:020 7476 6361
Classes:4



S P Autos Ltd
4.2km

Address:445-451 High Road, E10 5EL
Phone:0208 556 8369
Classes:4



Les Paul Motors Ltd
4.2km

Address:7 Anderson Road, IG8 8ET
Phone:020 8551 8537
Website:www.lespaulsmotors.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:8:00am3:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Dipsticks Tyres & Exhausts Ltd
4.2km

Address:150-152 Hermon Hill, E18 1QH
Phone:020 8989 4449
Website:smarts4youracing.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am8:00pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am8:00pm
Saturday:10:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Woodford Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:Unit 17, IG8 8EY
Phone:02085517777
Classes:4



R S Motors
4.3km

Address:17 River Road, IG11 0HE
Phone:02085942220
Classes:4



Abbot Car Care
4.3km

Address:13a River Road, IG11 0HE
Phone:02085916000
Classes:4,7



Supreme Vehicle Repairs Ltd
4.4km

Address:643-649 High Road, E10 6RA
Phone:02085393751
Classes:4



Hi Q
4.4km

Address:781 High Road, IG3 8RW
Phone:0208 597 5030
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
4.4km

Address:Unit 1a, IG8 8HF
Phone:
Classes:4



Barking Mot Centre
4.4km

Address:Unit 83, IG11 0TJ
Phone:0203 489 8585
Classes:4



Acl Autos
4.4km

Address:Unit 71-71a Barking Ind Park, IG11 0TJ
Phone:02085944767
Classes:4



Tiger Motor Engineering
4.4km

Address:Unit 32, IG11 0TJ
Phone:02085911900
Classes:4



Arrow Service Centre
4.5km

Address:576-580 Longbridge Road, RM8 2AR
Phone:02089838242
Classes:4



Pauls Motor Works
4.5km

Address:33 George Lane, E18 1LN
Phone:020 8989 2211
Classes:4



Woodford Motorcycles
4.5km

Address:51-53 George Lane, E18 1LN
Phone:02089893157
Classes:1,2



T C Mot
4.5km

Address:117-123 Freemasons Road, E16 3PH
Phone:02074761578
Classes:4,7



Mb Stratford
4.5km

Address:Unit 4, E15 2NG
Phone:0208 221 4460
Classes:4,5,7



Canning Car Care
4.5km

Address:Unit B, E16 4TG
Phone:02075112334
Classes:4,5,7



M1 247
4.6km

Address:6 Alfreds Way, IG11 0AT
Phone:0208 5915010
Classes:4,5,7



Vn Auto Mot Ltd
4.6km

Address:Cody Business Park, E16 4SR
Phone:020 7474 2600
Classes:4,7



Trustford Dagenham
4.6km

Address:Ripple Road, IG11 9PG
Phone:02089113333
Classes:4,5,7



K & S Motor Services Ltd
4.6km

Address:Coventry Service Station, IG6 1BT
Phone:020 8551 1516
Classes:4



Driving Force
4.7km

Address:817-823 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DS
Phone:020 8521 1882
Website:www.drivingforcelondon.com
Classes:4



E1 Taxis Ltd
4.7km

Address:67 Stephenson Street, E16 4SA
Phone:0207 473 5169
Classes:4



Bidder Street Motors
4.7km

Address:Bidder Street, E16 4SA
Phone:02074731647
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.7km

Address:Ripple Road, IG11 0SZ
Phone:02085947719
Classes:4



B R Petroleum
4.8km

Address:279 Wood Street, E17 3NR
Phone:02085215554
Classes:4,7



Trustford Barking
4.8km

Address:51 River Rd, IG11 0SW
Phone:02084774054
Classes:4,5,7



Victoria Bodyworks Ltd
4.8km

Address:2a Castleton Rd, IG3 9QR
Phone:02085908361
Classes:4,7



Millenium Autos
4.8km

Address:Unit 1, E10 7DA
Phone:0208 539 1300
Classes:4



Chigwell Car Servicing Company
4.8km

Address:16 Raven Road, E18 1HB
Phone:02085591414
Classes:4



Virdee Automoblie Engineers Ltd
4.8km

Address:23a Thames Road, IG11 0HN
Phone:0208 594 2005
Classes:4



R A Autos
4.9km

Address:Unit 3, Queens Yard, E9 5EN
Phone:020 8525 2848
Classes:4



Xcelsus
4.9km

Address:2 Hallsville Road, E16 1EE
Phone:0207 511 4999
Classes:4,5,7



Uk Car Servicing Ltd
4.9km

Address:162a Chigwell Road, E18 1HA
Phone:0208 505 9988
Classes:4



Solargrade Ltd
5.0km

Address:547a Lea Bridge Road, E10 7EB
Phone:02085587644
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
5.0km

Address:238 Church Road, E10 7BQ
Phone:02085395602
Classes:4



Boleyn Recovery And Fleet Services
5.0km

Address:77 River Road, IG11 0DR
Phone:02085940772
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
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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