Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to G53 5LP 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 G53 5LP

We managed to find 85 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your G53 5LP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Kwik - Fit
1.8km

Address:2196 Paisley Road West, G52 3SJ
Phone:0141 883 1790
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



National Tyres & Autocare
1.8km

Address:1531 Paisley Road West, G52 1SH
Phone:01418821634
Classes:4



Darnley Garage
2.3km

Address:Unit 2, G53 7QS
Phone:0141 876 1871
Website:www.glasgowmot.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Househill Garage Ltd
2.3km

Address:105 Woodneuk Road, G53 7QS
Phone:01418818180
Classes:4



Macklin Motors Glasgow
2.4km

Address:60 Welbeck Road, G53 7SD
Phone:0141 876 0004
Classes:4



Macklin Motors
2.5km

Address:900 Kennishead Road, G53 7RA
Phone:01418808100
Classes:4



Taggarts Glasgow South
2.5km

Address:1000 Kennishead Road, G53 7RA
Phone:01418761001
Classes:4



East Renfrewshire Council
3.0km

Address:Commercial Operations Dept, G46 8HR
Phone:01415773607
Classes:4,7



Arnold Clark
3.0km

Address:1646 Pollockshaws Road, G43 1RQ
Phone:01416324545
Classes:4



Hillington Mot Centre
3.1km

Address:5 Queensberry Avenue, G52 4NL
Phone:0141 891 8870
Classes:4,5,7



Thornliebank Vehicle Services
3.1km

Address:Unit 8, G43 1QN
Phone:01416326993
Classes:4



Florida Mot Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 3, G43 1QN
Phone:0141 649 5900
Classes:1,2,4



Jarvis Motors
3.1km

Address:Unit 5 Shawbridge Ind Estate, G43 1QN
Phone:01416327479
Classes:4



Thornliebank Motor Engineers Ltd
3.1km

Address:237 Thornliebank Road, G46 7RG
Phone:0141 649 8088
Website:thornliebank-motors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Douglas Park Ltd
3.1km

Address:420 Hillington Road, G52 4BL
Phone:0141 891 5900
Website:www.parks.uk.com
Classes:4



Cumming Automotive
3.2km

Address:Unit 1, G43 1AP
Phone:0141 649 8544
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Summerlea Garage
3.2km

Address:Summerlea Road, G46 8PD
Phone:0141 638 0060
Website:summerleagarageglasgow.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Thornliebank Motor Engineers Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit 4 Spiersbridge Avenue, G46 8NL
Phone:01416389144
Classes:4,7



Robertson Motor Cycles
3.2km

Address:35/37 Shawbridge Arcade, G43 1RP
Phone:01416490323
Classes:1



Turner & Company (Glasgow) Ltd
3.2km

Address:65 Craigton Road, G51 3EQ
Phone:01414400666
Classes:4,7



Braehead Mot Centre
3.2km

Address:339 Bogmoor Road, G51 4SJ
Phone:0141 440 0400
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am4:30pm
Thursday:8:30am4:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vehicle Maintenance Ltd
3.3km

Address:159 Glasgow Road, G78 1DT
Phone:01418811990
Classes:4



Alan Sproul's Car Service Centre
3.3km

Address:10a Riverbank Street, G43 1QG
Phone:0141 649 2828
Classes:4



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 2, Invergyle Court, G51 2JR
Phone:0141 445 8732
Classes:4



Omand Motors
3.3km

Address:125 Helen Street, G51 3HD
Phone:01414400582
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Mot Arcade
3.3km

Address:161 Helen Street, G51 3HD
Phone:01414402900/0338
Classes:4,7



Langlands Road Garage
3.3km

Address:307 Langlands Road, G51 4AW
Phone:0141 445 1468
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:8:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ibrox Vehicle Repairs & Diagnostics Ltd
3.4km

Address:189 Broomloan Road, G51 2JE
Phone:01414452626
Classes:4



David Mylett Motor Engineers
3.4km

Address:Unit 2, Block 8, G46 8JH
Phone:0141 621 4411
Classes:4



Southside Auto Centre
3.5km

Address:42-44 Gower Street, G51 1PH
Phone:0141 427 4998
Classes:4



Apex Motor Engineers
3.5km

Address:207 Woodville Street, G51 2RQ
Phone:01414402715
Classes:4,5,7



Cairnlea Garage
3.5km

Address:3-7 Mafeking Street, G51 2UQ
Phone:0141 445 3322
Website:www.cairnleagarage.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:45pm
Thursday:8:00am4:45pm
Friday:8:00am4:45pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Jura Mot's
3.6km

Address:Unit 20, G51 2RL
Phone:0141 445 5548
Classes:4



Proctors Garage Limited
3.6km

Address:160 Woodville Street, G51 2RL
Phone:0141 445 6377
Classes:4



B & S Motor Engineers
3.6km

Address:Evanton Place, G46 8JE
Phone:01416387868
Classes:4,7



Willie Mclernon Autocare Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 1& 2, Kelvin Gate, G52 4GA
Phone:0141 883 7788
Website:www.farmerautocare.com
Classes:4,7
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:10:00am5:00pm



Car Care (Motor Engineers) Ltd
3.7km

Address:70 Speirsbridge Road, G46 7SN
Phone:0141 638 8848
Website:www.carcarescotland.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:7:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
3.7km

Address:72 Spiersbridge Road, G46 7SN
Phone:0141 621 4400
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.7km

Address:132 Titwood Road, G41 4DA
Phone:0141 424 4045
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



John C Millar Motor Engineers
3.7km

Address:Unit 4c Burnfield Avenue, G46 7TP
Phone:0141 637 8822
Classes:4



Caledonian Vehicle Services
3.7km

Address:50 Carmichael Street, G51 2QU
Phone:01414400123
Classes:4



Go Diesel Ltd
3.8km

Address:161 Whitefield Road, G51 2SD
Phone:0141 445 5991
Classes:4,7



Select Services (Scotland) Ltd
3.8km

Address:99a Blackbyres Road, G78 1TN
Phone:01418818213
Classes:4



Jim Gaffney Motor Engineers
3.8km

Address:195/197 Burnfield Road, G46 7RA
Phone:0141 633 3562
Classes:4



Henrys
3.8km

Address:130 Titwood Road, G41 4ST
Phone:0141 433 9000
Website:www.henrys-cars.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Clyde Motor Engineers
3.8km

Address:Block 53, G52 4DZ
Phone:0141-880-2826
Classes:4



Nel's Garage (Hillington)
3.8km

Address:Block 57 Unit 16, G52 4NN
Phone:01418826777
Classes:4



Harry Fairbairn
3.9km

Address:139 Burnfield Road, G46 7TS
Phone:0141-637-6300
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
3.9km

Address:512 Kilmarnock Road, G43 2BP
Phone:01416372241
Classes:4



Seedhill Service Station Limited
4.0km

Address:71 Seedhill Road, PA1 1QS
Phone:0141887 2338
Classes:4



Burnfield Motors Ltd
4.0km

Address:18 Fenwick Road, G46 6AN
Phone:0141 637 2212
Website:burnfieldmotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Paisley Autocare Ltd
4.0km

Address:92 Glasgow Road, PA1 3NU
Phone:0141 848 7553
Website:paisleyautocare.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
4.0km

Address:East Lane, PA1 1QA
Phone:01418481383
Classes:4



Peter Vardy Car Store
4.0km

Address:500 Hillington Road, G52 4XA
Phone:01415703250
Classes:4



Langtree Motors Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:Unit 4, G51 1HJ
Phone:01414273233
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Giffnock
4.2km

Address:34 Fenwick Road, G46 6AA
Phone:01416291200
Classes:4



Mac's Mot Station Ltd
4.2km

Address:Unit 7a, G78 1QB
Phone:0141 880 7287
Classes:4,5,7



Glasgow Audi
4.3km

Address:Hillington Road, G52 4UB
Phone:0141 565 6300
Website:www.lookers.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Kwik - Fit
4.4km

Address:158 Fenwick Road, G46 6XW
Phone:01416210202
Classes:4



Glenmuir Motors Ltd
4.4km

Address:20 Glen Street, G78 1QA
Phone:0141 881 3648
Website:www.glenmuirmotors.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



West End Tyres
4.4km

Address:24 Jordanvale Avenue, G14 0QP
Phone:0141 959 5605
Website:www.westendtyres.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:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
4.5km

Address:226 South Street, G11 6JY
Phone:0141-435-5555
Classes:4



Phoenix Honda Glasgow
4.5km

Address:701 Dumbarton Road, G11 6HT
Phone:01413573777
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Glasgow
4.5km

Address:9 Rocep Way, PA4 8XT
Phone:0141 885 6911
Classes:4



Whiteinch Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Unit 9, G14 0TR
Phone:0141 954 0983
Website:www.mot-test.com
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Portman Motors Ltd
4.6km

Address:24 Portman Street, G41 1EJ
Phone:01414296701
Classes:4



Kinning Park Auto Limited
4.6km

Address:248 Seaward Street, G41 1NG
Phone:0141 429 6411
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Top Gear (Scotland) Ltd
4.6km

Address:41 Milnpark Street, G41 1JH
Phone:01414297554
Classes:4



Kt Motors Ltd
4.7km

Address:22-24 Stanley Street, G41 1JB
Phone:01414291888
Classes:1,2,4,7



C & M Motors
4.7km

Address:Sydney Cottage, G78 1RL
Phone:01418818108
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.7km

Address:Battle Place, G42 9TU
Phone:0141 632 6213
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



Ride On Motorcycles Ltd
4.7km

Address:21 Nithsdale Street, G41 2PZ
Phone:01414240404
Classes:1,2



M B Jarvie Ltd
4.7km

Address:65 Stanley Street, G41 1JA
Phone:01414297339
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.7km

Address:134 Nithsdale Drive, G41 2PP
Phone:01414243366
Classes:4



Rowan Garage Services Ltd
4.8km

Address:8 Rowan Street, PA2 6RH
Phone:01418892844
Classes:4



Farmer Autocare Ltd
4.8km

Address:139 Neilston Road, PA2 6QL
Phone:01418841010
Classes:4



Amk Services
4.8km

Address:44 Methil Street, G14 0BE
Phone:01419504200
Classes:4,5,7



Overburn Automotive Ltd
4.9km

Address:136 - 142 Neilston Road, PA2 6QH
Phone:0141 884 2001
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
4.9km

Address:9 Incle Street, PA1 1HR
Phone:0141 889 9756
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



National Tyres & Autocare
4.9km

Address:10 Incle Street, PA1 1HR
Phone:01418872131
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

Address:Crossarthurlie Street, G78 1QY
Phone:0141 880 8088
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



Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
4.9km

Address:93 Crow Road, G11 7SH
Phone:0141 334 6234
Website:www.mcconechys.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Budget Tyre Plus Autoservice
4.9km

Address:22 Bridge Street, PA1 1XN
Phone:0141 889 9049
Website:www.tyreplus.co.uk
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
5.0km

Address:149 Kilbirnie Street, G5 8JH
Phone:0141-271-7440
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Limited
5.0km

Address:192 Finnieston Street, G3 8HQ
Phone:0141 248 6761
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



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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