Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to HU3 1QB 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 HU3 1QB

We managed to find 114 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your HU3 1QB. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Kwik - Fit
0.1km

Address:103 - 105 Springbank, HU3 1BH
Phone:01482 217596
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



Hi-Q
0.2km

Address:124/134 Springbank, HU3 1QL
Phone:01482223385
Classes:4



Anderson's Garage
0.3km

Address:65 Beverley Road, HU3 1XL
Phone:01482 446655
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Londesborough Street Auto Service Centre
0.5km

Address:Unit 7a &7b, HU3 1DR
Phone:01482225232
Classes:4



Vehicle Protection Services
0.6km

Address:18 Wright Street, HU2 8HU
Phone:01482 226518
Website:www.vpsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Wells Motors Ltd
0.6km

Address:Unit 17, HU3 1HD
Phone:01482227130
Classes:4



Clarendon Motorcycles
0.6km

Address:Unit 2, Factory Estate, HU3 1HD
Phone:01482 219999
Classes:1,2



National Tyres And Autocare
0.7km

Address:106-110 Anlaby Road, HU3 2JJ
Phone:01482 224954
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



Halfords Autocentre
0.7km

Address:124 Anlaby Road, HU3 2JH
Phone:01482 328193
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



Paragon Car Services Ltd
0.7km

Address:Unit 1 Paragon Industrial Estate, HU3 2JA
Phone:01482 213078
Website:www.paragoncarservices.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



M & E Lockwood Motors Ltd.
1.0km

Address:Scott Street, HU2 8AR
Phone:01482320954
Classes:4



R M C Motors
1.1km

Address:Unit 2 Westside, HU2 0HY
Phone:01482820364
Classes:4,5,7



Aamg Ltd
1.1km

Address:Fountain Bridge Garage, HU2 0BW
Phone:01482 223813
Website:aamg.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



H H Young & Sons
1.2km

Address:33 Saner Street, HU3 2TR
Phone:01482224845
Classes:4



Omega Motor Company
1.2km

Address:27-31 Saner Street, HU3 2TR
Phone:01482 224321
Website:www.omegamotors-hull.co.uk
Classes:3,4



M And R Motor Company
1.3km

Address:18 Main Street, HU2 0LF
Phone:01482 325928
Classes:4



P M A Motors
1.3km

Address:R/o 18-28 Newland Avenue, HU5 3AF
Phone:01482 448399
Classes:4



Arnolds Autos Ltd
1.4km

Address:Unit 3-6 Cumberland Street, HU2 0PP
Phone:01482 327715
Classes:4



Richmond Garage
1.4km

Address:2a Richmond Street, HU5 3JY
Phone:01482 342696
Classes:1,2,4,7



Newland Garage
1.4km

Address:319a Beverley Road, HU5 1LG
Phone:01482 446342
Website:www.newlandgarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Just M.o.t.s.
1.4km

Address:Unit C, HU2 0QP
Phone:01482217098
Classes:4



Macks Autos
1.5km

Address:104 English Street, HU3 2BT
Phone:01482323674
Classes:4



Hull Test Centre Ltd
1.5km

Address:100 Sculcoates Lane, HU5 1EE
Phone:01482443320
Classes:4



Sb Motors
1.5km

Address:311 Wincolmlee, HU2 0QE
Phone:01482222727
Classes:4



Jct600 Peugeot - Hull
1.5km

Address:Strickland Street, HU3 3AD
Phone:01482482600
Classes:4



Fiveways Motorcycle Limited
1.6km

Address:Walton House, HU3 6JB
Phone:01482355535
Classes:1,2



Salisbury Garage The Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:7 Walliker Street, HU3 6BG
Phone:01482500789
Classes:4



Baker Street Garage
1.6km

Address:39 Mulgrave Street, HU8 7HG
Phone:01482223639
Classes:4



Advance Automotive Centre Ltd
1.6km

Address:Spyvee Street, HU8 7JJ
Phone:01482224610
Classes:1,2,4,7



Mcc (Hull) Limited
1.6km

Address:Mcc Autocentre, HU8 7AU
Phone:01482329266
Classes:4



Jd Service And Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:31 St Mark Street, HU8 7ED
Phone:01482 219555
Website:www.jdmotcentre.co.uk
Classes: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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Miles Kingsport Ltd
1.6km

Address:104 Witham, HU9 1AT
Phone:01482323529
Classes:1,2



1st Choice Mots
1.7km

Address:Unit A1, HU8 8BB
Phone:01482226249
Classes:4,7



T & C Motor Engineers
1.7km

Address:Malton Street, HU9 1BA
Phone:01482 329804
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



The Car Hospital
1.7km

Address:Chapman Street, HU8 8AE
Phone:01482585564
Classes:4,7



Snell's Auto Centre
1.7km

Address:Unit 1, HU8 8AE
Phone:01482 586651
Classes:4



Castle Motors (Hull)
1.7km

Address:1 Strickland Street, HU3 4AQ
Phone:01482320816
Classes:4



Stratstone Bmw/mini Hull
1.8km

Address:Citadel Way, HU9 1TQ
Phone:01482601130
Classes:4



Quick Clutch Limited
1.8km

Address:30 Albert Avenue, HU3 6QG
Phone:01482574573
Classes:4



Kingston Motorcycles
1.8km

Address:587 Springbank West, HU3 6LD
Phone:01482351240
Classes:1,2



Browns Garage
1.8km

Address:160a Albert Avenue, HU3 6QA
Phone:01482352151
Classes:3,4



Robert Chambers Ltd
1.8km

Address:282 South Boulevard, HU3 4DP
Phone:01482323406
Classes:4



Jordan And Company (Hull) Ltd.,
1.8km

Address:45-52 Witham, HU9 1BS
Phone:01482 222500
Classes:4



Trenton (Hull) Ltd
1.8km

Address:45-52 Witham, HU9 1BS
Phone:01482222515
Classes:4



A1 Tyre Services Limited
1.8km

Address:Clarence Street, HU9 1DH
Phone:01482 707384
Classes:4,5,7



Decidebloom Limited T/a Stoneacre Suzuki
1.9km

Address:Clarence Street, HU9 1DW
Phone:01482589646
Classes:4



Motor Depot Limited
1.9km

Address:Clarence Streeet, HU9 1DW
Phone:01482585058
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.9km

Address:50 Great Union Street, HU9 1AB
Phone:01482 222144
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



Witham Mot Centre
1.9km

Address:Unit 1, HU9 1BE
Phone:01482217400
Classes:4



Servicetune Limited
1.9km

Address:166 St Georges Road, HU3 3QE
Phone:01482 227100
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



Bntec Hull Limited
2.0km

Address:31 Hedon Road, HU9 1LH
Phone:01482 320420
Classes:4



Auriol Motors
2.0km

Address:Unit 1, HU8 8DA
Phone:01482588595
Classes:1,2,4



S & R Motors
2.0km

Address:Perth Street West, HU5 3UA
Phone:01482448860
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Mot 7 (Dene Harrison Motor Engineers)
2.0km

Address:Unit One, HU8 7LG
Phone:01482 329329
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Frank Barton
2.0km

Address:2 Popple Street, HU9 1LP
Phone:01482325655
Classes:1,2,3,4



Voltech Motors Ltd
2.1km

Address:279 St Georges Road, HU3 3SW
Phone:01482 225961
Classes:4



Vehicle Lease And Service Limited - Hull
2.1km

Address:C/o Yedl, HU5 1SN
Phone:01482 570057
Classes:4,7



Trojan Garage Services Ltd
2.1km

Address:144 Clough Road, HU5 1SW
Phone:01482219388
Classes:4



Bridge Garage
2.1km

Address:266 Dansom Lane North, HU8 7RS
Phone:01482 214506
Classes:4,5,7



R W S Motor Services
2.1km

Address:173 Dansom Lane North, HU8 7RS
Phone:01482606485
Classes:4



Mastertech Limited
2.1km

Address:Unit E, Upton Street Industrial Estate, HU8 7DA
Phone:01482 216289
Website:mastertechhull.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Quick Fix Motor Cycles
2.1km

Address:Rear Of 14-16 Cottingham Road, HU6 7RA
Phone:01482342096
Classes:1,2



Right Car Limited
2.2km

Address:Vulcan Stret, HU6 7PL
Phone:01482343420
Classes:4



Spares Unlimited
2.2km

Address:9a Havelock Street, HU3 4EH
Phone:01482 320385
Website:www.sparesunlimitedshop.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hull Van Centre Ltd
2.2km

Address:Courtney Street, HU8 7QF
Phone:01482 210268
Website:www.hullvanco.com
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw (Vauxhall Hull)
2.2km

Address:Courtney Street, HU8 7QF
Phone:01482218010
Classes:4



Victoria Mot Centre
2.2km

Address:Unit 3, South Orbital Trading Park, HU9 1NJ
Phone:01482215307
Classes:4



Ricci Concept Motor Company Ltd.,
2.2km

Address:Unit 9 South Orbital Trading Park, HU9 1NJ
Phone:01482322446
Classes:4



Savoy Tyres Autocentres
2.2km

Address:Unit C1/c2, HU9 1NJ
Phone:01482589620
Classes:4



Motortech Hull Ltd
2.2km

Address:2-4 Oak Road, HU6 7PG
Phone:01482440848
Classes:4



Independent Mot Ltd
2.3km

Address:97 Gillett Street, HU3 4JF
Phone:01482 610695
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Japtech Hull Ltd.,
2.3km

Address:93 Gillett Street, HU3 4JF
Phone:01482 222422
Classes:4



Mot Plus
2.3km

Address:649a Anlaby Road, HU3 6SX
Phone:01482 508805
Website:www.motplushull.net
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Paul Dry's Motor Fix Ltd
2.4km

Address:Units 1 & 2 Galliard Business Park,, HU3 5BQ
Phone:01482214877
Classes:4,5,7



K & R Motors
2.4km

Address:43a Burleigh Street, HU8 8SS
Phone:01482327045
Classes:1,2,4



A & R Auto Centre
2.4km

Address:Unit J2, Chamberlain Business Park, HU8 8HL
Phone:01482824358
Classes:4



Yorkshrie Ambulance Service Nhs Trust
2.5km

Address:Unit 4 B Carlton Street, HU3 5JB
Phone:08451212129
Classes:4,7



David Johnson
2.5km

Address:Unit 11 & 12, HU3 5JB
Phone:01482227663
Classes:4



Topspeed Motors Limited
2.5km

Address:Unit 19, HU3 5JB
Phone:01482 226964
Classes:4,5,7



Hull City Motor Company
2.6km

Address:661 Anlaby Road, HU3 6YL
Phone:01482565788
Classes:4



Mer-Tech
2.6km

Address:602 Hessle Road, HU3 5JA
Phone:01482 210053
Website:www.mer-tech.co.uk
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



J & J Motors
2.6km

Address:34 Boothferry Road, HU3 6UH
Phone:01482571541
Classes:4



Steve Barraclough Motor Engineer
2.6km

Address:Unit 2, HU3 4UU
Phone:01482214565
Classes:4,7



Brit Auto Centres Ltd
2.6km

Address:Rix Road, HU7 0BT
Phone:01482838148
Classes:4,5,7



Quicks Hull
2.8km

Address:Brighton Street, HU3 4UW
Phone:0845 345 9701
Classes:4



Kingstown Works Ltd
2.9km

Address:Fleet & Engineering Division, HU7 0XW
Phone:01482615840
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Peter Barker Motor Engineer
2.9km

Address:Unit 1b, HU7 0XW
Phone:01482827690
Classes:4



Orbital Garage
3.0km

Address:Unit 1, HU9 1PP
Phone:01482227268
Classes:4



J And J Engineering
3.0km

Address:27 Crowle Street, HU9 1RH
Phone:01482 307573
Classes:4,5,7



Avs - Vauxhall Specialist
3.0km

Address:Unit 1, Dairy Coates Industrial Estate, HU4 6PA
Phone:01482 228399
Classes:1,2,4



Belmont Garage
3.1km

Address:Belmont Garage, HU9 2RL
Phone:01482 217300
Classes:4



Hull Motor Co Limited
3.2km

Address:359 Hedon Road, HU9 1RA
Phone:01482213730
Classes:4



Ktr Garage
3.3km

Address:1 Amsterdam Road, HU7 0XE
Phone:01482825840
Classes:4



Phoenix Motors
3.4km

Address:Unit 1, HU9 1SD
Phone:01482585604
Classes:4



Priory Cars Garage
3.7km

Address:465 Priory Road, HU5 5SD
Phone:01482 354184
Classes:4



Trenton (Hull) Ltd
3.8km

Address:1046 Anlaby High Road, HU4 7RA
Phone:01482 561350
Website:www.trentonhull.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Db Autoservices
3.9km

Address:Rear Of561-565 Holderness Road, HU8 9AE
Phone:01482 877962
Classes:4



A & A Motors (Yorkshire) Limited
4.1km

Address:R/o 281 Hull Road, HU4 7RY
Phone:01482 508600
Classes:4



Hull Jap-Car Services
4.1km

Address:Unit 3 Manor Court, HU4 7BL
Phone:01482 568978
Classes:4



A B Abbey Automobile Engineering Company Limited
4.2km

Address:1103-5 Hessle High Road, HU4 6SD
Phone:01482354166
Classes:4



A & M Motorcycle Engineers
4.2km

Address:R/o 1137 Hessle High Road, HU4 6SB
Phone:01482506002
Classes:1,2



Drs Drop Raise Services Ltd.,
4.2km

Address:1101-1107 Hessle High Road, HU4 6SB
Phone:01482 646188
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Endyke Tyres Ltd
4.4km

Address:Endyke Lane, HU6 8TG
Phone:01482849535
Classes:4



Springfield Garage (Hull) Ltd
4.5km

Address:485 Leads Road, HU7 4XT
Phone:01482826086
Classes:4



North East Truck And Van Ltd
4.5km

Address:Littlefair Road, HU9 5LP
Phone:01482899099
Classes:4,7



D M Keith Ltd
4.5km

Address:Beverley High Road, HU6 7AD
Phone:01482802000
Classes:4



Imperial Commercials Limited
4.6km

Address:Hedon Road, HU9 5PJ
Phone:01482 795111
Website:www.imperialcommercials.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Lowgate Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:78-80 Church Street, HU7 4TD
Phone:01482374623
Classes:4



Savoy Tyres Ltd
4.7km

Address:Savoy Road, HU8 0TY
Phone:01482796239
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw (Ford Hull)
4.8km

Address:Priory Park, HU4 7DY
Phone:01482324234
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw Renault Hull
4.8km

Address:Evans Halshaw Renault Hull, HU4 7DY
Phone:01482357590
Classes:4



Northside Truck And Van Ltd
4.8km

Address:Northside Truck And Van Ltd.,, HU4 7DY
Phone:01482577797
Classes:4,5,7



Hull John Roe Toyota Limited
4.8km

Address:Henry Boot Way, HU4 7DY
Phone:01482 628000
Classes:4



A & A Motors (Yorkshire) Ltd
4.8km

Address:29 Springfield Way, HU10 6RJ
Phone:01482654600
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
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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