Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to L6 2NS 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 L6 2NS

We managed to find 120 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your L6 2NS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Morland Service Station
0.2km

Address:61 Breck Road, L5 4AQ
Phone:0151 2649264
Classes:4



Liverpool Garages Ltd
0.7km

Address:5 - 7 Prince Edwin Street, L5 3LL
Phone:0151 207 1200
Website:www.liverpoolgarages.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Premier Auto Care
0.7km

Address:Former Low Hill Fire Station, L6 2AE
Phone:0151 260 0415
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



C And A Motors
0.7km

Address:22 Severs Street, L6 5HJ
Phone:0151 261 1234
Classes:4,5,7
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



Halfords Autocentre
0.8km

Address:Unit 17, L6 1NA
Phone:0151 2607000
Classes:4



Dkw Autos Ltd
0.8km

Address:1 Beau Street, L3 3JE
Phone:0151 207 3755
Website:www.dkw-autos.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:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mgm Garage
0.9km

Address:12b Brecon Street, L6 9EY
Phone:0151 260 6147
Website:www.mgmgarage.com
Classes:4



Grampian Engineering Ltd
1.0km

Address:71 - 79 Oakfield Road, L4 0UE
Phone:0151 263 6319
Classes:4



George Gawith (Taxis) Ltd
1.0km

Address:63-67 Kensington, L7 8UY
Phone:0151 260 0066
Website:www.gawiths.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Belmont Mot
1.1km

Address:Unit 27, L6 5AT
Phone:0151 2635427
Classes:4



North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust
1.4km

Address:Elm House, L6 4EG
Phone:0151 2605220
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Buckleys Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:Unit 4, L3 6EP
Phone:0151 2274688
Classes:4



Recovery Services
1.6km

Address:280-282 Commercial Road, L5 7RQ
Phone:0151 9224088
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
1.6km

Address:26-32 Vauxhall Road, L3 6DJ
Phone:0151 2364107
Classes:4



Liverpool Community College
1.7km

Address:139 Vauxhall Road, L3 6BN
Phone:0151 252 4775
Classes:4



Croft Auto's
1.7km

Address:Unit 2, L3 6BN
Phone:0151 236 4284
Classes:4,5,7



Liverpool Mot Centre Ltd
1.9km

Address:Units 1& 2 Gloucester Place, L6 1BZ
Phone:0151 2635184
Classes:4,5,7



Anfield Mot & Service Ltd
1.9km

Address:232 Priory Road, L4 2SL
Phone:01512638173/01512608270
Classes:4



Liverpool Seat
1.9km

Address:Pall Mall, L3 6AL
Phone:01512432100
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Liverpool
1.9km

Address:66-68 Pall Mall, L3 7DB
Phone:01512274171
Classes:4



P And W Auto Services
2.0km

Address:Springfield Square, L4 4BJ
Phone:0151 2072535
Classes:4,7



Tawd Street Garage Ltd
2.0km

Address:6 To 8 Tawd Street, L4 4PD
Phone:0151 922 3626
Website:www.tawdstreetgarage.com
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



Mot And Car Repair Centre
2.0km

Address:74 Durning Road, L7 5NG
Phone:0151 2607858
Classes:4



Langham Street Autos
2.0km

Address:Unit 2b, L4 4DA
Phone:01512071570
Classes:4



Keith Hulse Tyres
2.0km

Address:C3 Langham Industrial Estate, L4 4DA
Phone:0151 2079808
Classes:4



Mb-Liverpool Ltd
2.0km

Address:95 - 113 Great Howard Street, L3 7AT
Phone:0151 2272562
Classes:4,5,7



Thomas Motors
2.0km

Address:163 Prescot Road, L7 0LD
Phone:0151 228 6441
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



National Garage
2.0km

Address:159 / 161 Prescot Road, L7 0LD
Phone:0151 2598024
Classes:4



Liverpool Community Transport
2.0km

Address:14 Grundy Street, L5 9SG
Phone:0151 2075400
Classes:4,5,7



Elite Motor Repairs
2.1km

Address:8 Cotton Street, L3 7DY
Phone:0151 2074450
Classes:4,5,7



Taxifixer
2.1km

Address:11 Cotton Street, L3 7DY
Phone:0151 2072077
Classes:4



Williams Liverpool
2.1km

Address:1 Pall Mall, L3 7TB
Phone:01514742000
Classes:4



Northwest Motor Engineering
2.1km

Address:19 Dublin Street, L3 7DT
Phone:01512362343
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Dingwall Autos Ltd
2.1km

Address:Unit 46 / 1d, L7 6GA
Phone:0151 707 1777
Website:www.dingwallautos.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A T Tyres Ltd
2.1km

Address:Unit 7, L7 6GA
Phone:0151 7087044
Classes:4



Parr Street Garage Ltd
2.2km

Address:31 Parr Street, L1 4JN
Phone:0151 708 9420
Classes:4



A & A Motors
2.2km

Address:2b Windsor Road, L13 8BD
Phone:0151 2206390
Classes:4



Gallagher Autos Ltd
2.2km

Address:5 Sandon Way, L5 9YN
Phone:0151 2070514
Classes:4,5,7



Alex Lawrie Skoda
2.3km

Address:38 Sandhills Lane, L5 9XN
Phone:01519334444
Classes:4



Liverpool Audi
2.3km

Address:41 Sandhills Lane, L5 9XN
Phone:01512275000
Classes:4



Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Liverpool)
2.3km

Address:Derby Road, L20 1AB
Phone:01519223344
Classes:4



North West Transmissions Ltd
2.5km

Address:382 Stanley Road, L20 2AG
Phone:0151 933 0257
Website:www.nwtgearboxes.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Stanley Auto Engineers
2.6km

Address:30 To 40 Jamaica Street, L1 0AF
Phone:0151 708 7087
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Clubmoor Garage
2.6km

Address:178 Townsend Lane, L13 9DN
Phone:01512261159
Classes:4



C & S Mot & Service Centre
2.7km

Address:13a Yanwath Street, L8 0XP
Phone:0151 280 4993
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Eb Jones Ltd
2.7km

Address:184 County Road, L4 5PH
Phone:0151 521 1378
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:12:00am11:59pm
Tuesday:12:00am11:59pm
Wednesday:12:00am11:59pm
Thursday:12:00am11:59pm
Friday:12:00am11:59pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Wheel Alignment And Balljoint Centre Limited
2.7km

Address:17 Forth Street, L20 8NL
Phone:0151 933 5111
Website:www.4wheelalignment.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bmc (Merseyside) Ltd
2.8km

Address:16 St Johns Road, L20 8BH
Phone:0151 9330201
Classes:4



Park Motors
2.8km

Address:Unit 1 St Johns Road, L20 8BH
Phone:0151 933 2224
Classes:4,7



Regal Auto Engineers
2.8km

Address:Unit 5 And 8, L20 8BH
Phone:0151 9339983
Classes:4



Walton Village Mot Ltd
2.9km

Address:11 Haggerston Road, L4 6TT
Phone:01515258976
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
2.9km

Address:Edge Lane, L13 2EY
Phone:0151 220 4220
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



Dantom Auto Centre
2.9km

Address:106 -108 Smithdown Road, L7 4JQ
Phone:0151 7335500
Classes:4



Ashwell Motors
2.9km

Address:22 To 30 Ashwell Street, L8 5RU
Phone:0151 709 3344
Website:www.ashwellmotors.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Clutch Spares
3.0km

Address:333a Prescot Road, L13 3BS
Phone:0151 228 1731
Classes:4



Lookers Liverpool
3.0km

Address:82 Derby Road, L20 8LR
Phone:01519337575
Classes:4



Mt Autos
3.0km

Address:Unit 48, L20 8HG
Phone:0151 933 1111
Classes:4



Private Team Ltd
3.0km

Address:84 Brasenose Road, L20 8HG
Phone:0151 9222363
Classes:4,5,7



Z & R Motorcycles
3.1km

Address:141 Derby Road, L20 8LP
Phone:0151 933 5332
Website:zrmotorcycles.webs.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:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Croppers Garage (Liverpool) Ltd
3.1km

Address:2 Breeze Hill, L9 1DY
Phone:01515251221
Classes:4,5,7



Motorcycle Services Liverpool
3.1km

Address:203-205 Green Lane, L13 6RH
Phone:01514753495
Classes:1,2



M & A Motors
3.2km

Address:2a Goschen Street, L13 2BP
Phone:0151 2205364
Classes:4



Mersey Motorcycles
3.2km

Address:308 Derby Road, L20 8LN
Phone:0151 922 1536
Website:www.facebook.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am1:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hillside Service Station
3.2km

Address:53 - 57 Hill Street, L8 5SA
Phone:0151 706 0100
Classes:4,5,7



J & D Autos
3.3km

Address:146 Windsor Street, L8 8EH
Phone:01512819812
Classes:4



Maples Autos
3.3km

Address:1a Lancaster Street, L9 1BG
Phone:0151 525 5099
Website:www.mapleautos.co.uk
Classes:4



East Motors
3.3km

Address:125 Northumberland Street, L8 8AY
Phone:01517093828
Classes:1,2,4



Cq Mot And Auto Centre
3.4km

Address:120 To 140 Rathbone Road, L15 4HH
Phone:01517350055
Classes:4



A & K Motor Clinic Ltd
3.4km

Address:71 Derby Lane, L13 6QE
Phone:01512284419
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
3.4km

Address:231 Hawthorne Road, L20 3AN
Phone:01519223147
Classes:4



555 Garage Services
3.5km

Address:Unit 3, L15 0HX
Phone:0151 7330620
Classes:4,5,7



Reid Autos
3.5km

Address:Unit 37, L20 1EE
Phone:0151 933 9210
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
3.5km

Address:67 Sefton Street, L8 6PY
Phone:01517037880
Classes:4,7



Ellison Motors
3.6km

Address:Pighue Lane, L13 1DG
Phone:01512282911
Classes:1,2,4,7



W L S Autos Ltd
3.7km

Address:47a Park Street, L20 3DF
Phone:0151 933 4566
Website:www.wlsautosltd.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



One Stop Solutions
3.7km

Address:14 Berry Street, L20 8AT
Phone:0151 9222230
Classes:4,7



Berry Street Garage Ltd
3.7km

Address:22 Berry Street, L20 8AT
Phone:0151 933 8812
Classes:4,5,7



Bootle Motor Company
3.7km

Address:26 Berry Street, L20 8AT
Phone:0151 9334433
Classes:4



Renault Liverpool
3.7km

Address:Sefton Street, L8 6PZ
Phone:01515528000
Classes:4,7



Robins & Day Liverpool
3.7km

Address:77 Mill Lane, L13 4EJ
Phone:01512541010
Classes:4



Stoneacre
3.7km

Address:Sefton Street, L8 6QP
Phone:0151 7032888
Classes:4



Tyre Guys
3.7km

Address:17-31 Brighton Street, CH44 6QH
Phone:0151 6381400
Classes:4



Merton Grove Mot & Repair Centre
3.7km

Address:32 Merton Grove, L20 3EJ
Phone:0151 922 9226
Classes:4



Mechtech Services
3.9km

Address:21 Charnock Road, L9 7ET
Phone:0151 521 8555
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Mill Lane Garage
4.0km

Address:16 Mill Lane, L12 7JB
Phone:01512266026
Classes:4



Kelvin Service Station
4.0km

Address:Unit 4 Gibraltar House, CH44 7HY
Phone:0151 6384307
Classes:4



Threlfall Autos
4.0km

Address:27 To 29 Threlfall Street, L8 4QL
Phone:0151 728 7622
Website:www.threlfall-autos.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



Magnet Autos
4.1km

Address:31 Irlam Road, L20 4AE
Phone:0151 933 5144
Website:www.magnetautos.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Mot Repair Centre Ltd
4.1km

Address:231 Worcester Road, L20 9AE
Phone:01519333860
Classes:4,5,7



Strand Road Garage
4.1km

Address:57b Strand Road, L20 4BB
Phone:0151 922 4737
Website:www.strandroadgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fernhill Motor Services
4.1km

Address:50 Fernhill Road, L20 9HH
Phone:01519333234
Classes:4,5,7



Arrow Motors
4.1km

Address:6 To 8 Waterloo Street, L15 8JW
Phone:0151 7333134
Classes:4



P K Autos
4.1km

Address:15 Waterloo Street, L15 8JW
Phone:0151 733 6830
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,7
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



Ossetsound Ltd
4.2km

Address:Queensway Buildings, L20 9AT
Phone:0151 9334259
Classes:4,5,7



Mike Hose Motorcycles
4.2km

Address:Unit 27, CH44 7ER
Phone:0151 6910769
Classes:1,2



Brunswick Mot & Service Centre Ltd
4.2km

Address:Unit 1, L8 5SN
Phone:0151 7085888
Classes:4,5,7



Wesley Motors
4.3km

Address:Unit B, CH41 1HW
Phone:0151 6510001
Classes:4,5,7



Bebington Car Care Ltd
4.3km

Address:2a Argyle Street, CH41 1AH
Phone:0151 6476922
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
4.3km

Address:2 Argyle Street South, CH41 1AH
Phone:0151 666 2311
Classes:4



Montador Motor Engineers
4.3km

Address:8 Argyle Street, CH41 1AH
Phone:01516474422
Classes:4



Car Care Centre
4.3km

Address:444 Park Road, L8 9RF
Phone:0151 7271300
Classes:4



Lookers Liverpool
4.3km

Address:133 Sefton Street, L8 4BX
Phone:0151 7072007
Classes:4



Easy Mot
4.3km

Address:16 Atlas Road, L20 4DY
Phone:0151 9331199
Classes:4,5,7



Lowry And Williams Garage Services
4.4km

Address:Unit 3, CH44 7HT
Phone:01516382234
Classes:4



Sefton Council
4.5km

Address:Hawthorne Road Depot, L20 9PR
Phone:0151 2886158
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Fit
4.5km

Address:Rice Lane, L9 2BN
Phone:0151 521 5550
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



Johnsons Hyundai Liverpool
4.5km

Address:74 Rimrose Road, L20 4TX
Phone:0151 9341640
Classes:4



Johnsons Toyota Liverpool
4.5km

Address:60 Rimrose Road, L20 4TX
Phone:01519229777
Classes:4



Walsh Auto Engineering Ltd
4.6km

Address:164 To 190 Cleveland Street, CH41 3QQ
Phone:0151 647 5131
Website:www.walshautos.co.uk
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brookfield Drive Garage Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 2, L9 7AN
Phone:0151 5237711
Classes:4,5,7



Longmoor Service Mot Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 100 Hartley Avenue, L9 7DB
Phone:0151 5254000
Classes:4



Crane Bank Garage
4.7km

Address:182a Poulton Road, CH44 4BZ
Phone:01516064408
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

Address:362 Smithdown Road, L15 5AN
Phone:0151 733 7207
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Quick Fix Tyres Liverpool Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 4, L9 7AJ
Phone:0151 521 8200
Classes:4,5,7



Aintree Motors
4.8km

Address:117 Brookfield Drive, L9 7AJ
Phone:0151 5255924
Classes:4



Borough Mot Services
4.8km

Address:267-273 Cleveland Street, CH41 3QF
Phone:0151 6475544
Classes:4



Vittoria Motor Services
4.9km

Address:1-41 Vittoria Street, CH41 3NT
Phone:0151 6479779
Classes:4,5,7



Mike Hurst Motor Services
4.9km

Address:116 Seabank Road, CH45 1HF
Phone:01516385054
Classes:4



Srt Motorcycles Ltd
4.9km

Address:41-53 Thomas Street, CH41 5DD
Phone:0151 647 4797
Website:www.srtmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Old Gorsey Test Centre
5.0km

Address:Unit 4 Falcongate Industrial Estate, CH44 4HD
Phone:0151 639 9976
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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