Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PE1 2XJ 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 PE1 2XJ

We managed to find 96 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your PE1 2XJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Autofix & Recovery Ltd
0.4km

Address:180 Lincoln Road, PE1 2NJ
Phone:01733347414/01733561710
Classes:4



Donalds Garage Ltd
0.6km

Address:50-64 Burghley Road, PE1 2QD
Phone:01733 565787
Website:www.thedonaldsgroup.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kennings Auto Centre
0.6km

Address:419 Lincoln Road, PE1 2PF
Phone:01733 349777
Classes:4



Kennings Auto Centre
0.7km

Address:39 Northfield Road, PE1 3DH
Phone:01733 562763
Website:www.kenningsauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:8:30am5:30pm



Central Auto Services
0.7km

Address:363 Gladstone Street, PE1 2DA
Phone:01733 894589
Classes:4



Rak Car Care
0.9km

Address:177 Newark Avenue, PE1 4NL
Phone:01733555554/07932747352
Classes:4



Hi Q
0.9km

Address:Bourges Boulevard, PE1 2AP
Phone:01733 554064
Website:www.easytyreandautocentres.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
1.0km

Address:Bourges Boulevard, PE1 2AF
Phone:01733 551192
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



Gt Autos
1.0km

Address:27b Russell Street, PE1 2BQ
Phone:01733 892192
Classes:4



Kennings Auto Centre
1.0km

Address:343 Eastfield Road, PE1 4RA
Phone:01733 555729
Classes:4,5,7



Mtm Auto Services And Repair Centre
1.0km

Address:The Business Centre, PE1 3RE
Phone:01733 555359
Classes:4



Swift Car Care Services Ltd
1.2km

Address:147 St Pauls Road, PE1 3ED
Phone:01733 897080
Classes:4



Kennings Auto Centre
1.2km

Address:7 Welland Road, PE1 3SA
Phone:01733 569998
Classes:4



Total Car Care Services
1.2km

Address:184 Padholme Road, PE1 5JB
Phone:01733 342235
Classes:4



Davro Motor Services
1.4km

Address:Unit 9, PE1 2AZ
Phone:01733 348088
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik-Fit
1.4km

Address:Maskew Avenue, PE1 2AS
Phone:01733 348847
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



Mr Clutch
1.4km

Address:Unit 2 Maskew Avenue, PE1 2AS
Phone:01733 894445
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.4km

Address:Maskew Avenue, PE1 2AS
Phone:01733 313103
Classes:4



Monarch Automotive
1.6km

Address:Frank Perkins Way, PE1 5FQ
Phone:01733 555298
Website:www.monarchautomotive.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sw Service Centre Ltd
1.6km

Address:Saville Road Industrial Estate, PE3 7NQ
Phone:01733 266097
Classes:4,7



Peterborough Vehicle Testing Station
1.6km

Address:Unit 4, PE3 7PR
Phone:01733 261850
Classes:3,4,5,7



Revtronic Peterborough Ltd
1.6km

Address:Unit 14 Limesquare Business Park, PE3 7PR
Phone:01733 261011
Classes:4



Frm Automotive
1.6km

Address:Unit 11 Limesquare Business Park, PE3 7PR
Phone:01733 333838
Classes:4,5,7



Wrights Auto Services
1.7km

Address:12 Royce Road, PE1 5YB
Phone:07897 799773
Classes:4,7



Brake Station Ltd
1.7km

Address:Unit 1 The Breydon Centre, PE1 5UX
Phone:01733 344290
Website:www.brake-station.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
1.7km

Address:Units 1,2 & 3, Breydon Centre, PE1 5UX
Phone:01733209218
Classes:4



Marshall Of Peterborough Toyota
1.8km

Address:Mallory Road, PE1 5AU
Phone:01733 555496
Classes:4



Marshall Of Peterborough
1.8km

Address:7 Mallory Road, PE1 5AU
Phone:01733 213278
Classes:4



Mh Autos Peterborough Ltd
1.8km

Address:Unit B1 Roundhouse Close, PE1 5TA
Phone:01733 262625
Classes:4,7



Enterprise Managed Services Ltd
1.9km

Address:Nursery Lane, PE1 5BG
Phone:01733 425419
Classes:4,5,7



Marshall Of Peterborough Peugeot
1.9km

Address:Tyrell Park, PE1 5PD
Phone:01733 896666
Classes:4



A B Motors
1.9km

Address:89 Fengate, PE1 5BA
Phone:01733 315474
Classes:1,2



Ellingworths Garage
1.9km

Address:37a Fengate, PE1 5BA
Phone:01733343941
Classes:1,2,3,4



A B Motors
1.9km

Address:97 Fengate, PE1 5BA
Phone:01733 315474
Classes:4



Amalgamated Tyres
1.9km

Address:87 Fengate, PE1 5BA
Phone:01733 345642
Classes:4



Vicarage Car Care And Sales
2.0km

Address:Unit 2,vicarage Farm Road, PE1 5TP
Phone:01733 201192
Classes:4



J.n.f Motorcycles & Vehicle Repairs
2.0km

Address:2 Franklyn Crescent, PE1 5ND
Phone:01733 343060
Classes:1,2,4



Bellamy Service Centre Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 7 Harvester Way, PE1 5UT
Phone:01733 555500
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentre Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 1, PE1 5UT
Phone:01733 558788
Classes:4



Stoneacre
2.0km

Address:Forty Acres Road, PE1 5PS
Phone:01733 552348
Classes:4



Arrow Autotek
2.0km

Address:78 Fengate, PE1 5BB
Phone:01733 551144
Classes:4



Marshall Of Peterborough Vauxhall
2.1km

Address:Tyrell Park, PE1 5PT
Phone:01733 898088
Website:www.marshallweb.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Auto-Tech Mot & Service Centre
2.1km

Address:50 Ivatt Way, PE3 7PN
Phone:01733 268900
Classes:4,5,7



Carworld (Cambs) Ltd
2.1km

Address:Ivatt Way, PE3 7PN
Phone:01733 331221
Classes:4



Complete Car Care
2.1km

Address:Complete Car Care, PE3 7PN
Phone:01733333164
Classes:4



Rak Car Care
2.1km

Address:Unit 38c Ivatt Way, PE3 7PN
Phone:01733269555/ 07932747352
Classes:4,5,7



Express Autocare
2.1km

Address:Wareley Road, PE2 9PF
Phone:01733 352352
Classes:4,5,7



Cris Moto Garage
2.1km

Address:Unit B First Drove, PE1 5BJ
Phone:01733 891188
Classes:4



Wheels Motorcycles
2.1km

Address:First Drove, PE1 5BJ
Phone:01733 316740
Classes:1,2



Carter Automotive Services
2.3km

Address:8 Fairweather Court, PE1 5UN
Phone:01733 311775
Website:www.carterautomotive.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Mot Test Centre
2.3km

Address:Systeq House, PE1 5YD
Phone:01733 555180
Classes:4,5,7



M & N Vehicle Services Ltd
2.3km

Address:1 Empson Road, PE1 5UP
Phone:01733 302304
Classes:3,4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
2.3km

Address:33 - 35 London Road, PE2 8AN
Phone:01733 343483
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



Woodston Motorist Centre Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 6, PE2 9PS
Phone:01733 315268
Classes:4



Boongate Kia
2.3km

Address:Newark Road, PE1 5UA
Phone:01733 344344
Classes:4



Central Auto Care Ltd
2.3km

Address:Fengate, PE1 5XB
Phone:01733 313515
Classes:4



Autorama & Cars R Us
2.3km

Address:Unit 16 Second Drove, PE1 5XA
Phone:01733 340300
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kingsway Tyres Stamford Ltd
2.3km

Address:Units 1 To 4, PE1 5UF
Phone:01733 894333
Website:www.kingsway-tyres.co.uk
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Lindum Plant Hire
2.3km

Address:8 Newark Road, PE1 5TF
Phone:01733 347210
Classes:4,5,7



Unity Automotive Peterborough Ltd
2.4km

Address:Newark Road, PE1 5QJ
Phone:01733 893704
Classes:4



C & P Motor Services Ltd
2.4km

Address:Unit 2, PE3 9UW
Phone:01733 332727
Website:www.candpmotorservices.org.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



Boroughbury Garages
2.5km

Address:Storeys Bar Road, PE1 5YS
Phone:01733 312213
Classes:4



Robinsons Hyundai
2.5km

Address:Storeys Bar Road, PE1 5YS
Phone:(01733)294021
Classes:4



Supertreads Automotive Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit 1 Provident Place, PE1 5UU
Phone:01733 893388
Website:www.supertreadsautomotive.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bikes Trikes N Stuff Ltd
2.5km

Address:Bank View Industry, PE1 5BF
Phone:01733 896002
Classes:1,2



Smiths Nissan
2.5km

Address:Sturrock Way, PE3 8YL
Phone:01733 267606
Classes:4



Smiths Of Peterborough
2.5km

Address:Bretton Way, PE3 8YL
Phone:01733 330030
Classes:4,7



Supreme Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:Supreme Car Services, PE4 6BH
Phone:01733 576614
Classes:4,5,7



Wings Of Peterborough Ltd
2.6km

Address:Fenlake Business Park, PE1 5BQ
Phone:01733 296969
Classes:4



T C Harrison Ford
2.6km

Address:Oxney Road, PE1 5YN
Phone:01733 425555
Website:www.tch.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Rcc Auto Services
2.8km

Address:Rcc Auto Services, PE1 5YW
Phone:01733 555339
Classes:4,7



Owen Brown Auto Repair Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit C Peartree Business Centre, PE3 8YQ
Phone:01733 333623
Classes:4,5,7



Fengate Mot Station
2.8km

Address:Unit 1 Goodman's Business Park, PE1 5QR
Phone:01733 319193
Classes:4



Watsons Autos Repair Centre
3.0km

Address:7 Church Street, PE2 8HE
Phone:01733314121
Classes:4



Robinsons Garage (Uk) Ltd
3.3km

Address:212 London Road, PE2 9DU
Phone:01733346131
Classes:4



Nck Autos Ltd
3.3km

Address:Mancetter Square, PE4 6BX
Phone:01733 325388
Classes:4



Bembridge Motor Services
3.3km

Address:5 Mancetter Square, PE4 6BX
Phone:01733320888
Classes:4



Longueville Autos Peterborough Ltd
3.4km

Address:401 Oundle Road, PE2 7DA
Phone:01733 237912
Classes:4



A & S Autos
3.4km

Address:Unit 28 Aston Park, PE2 7BX
Phone:01733 892888
Classes:4,7



Twg Motorsport
3.5km

Address:Thorpe Road, PE3 6LU
Phone:01733332911
Classes:4



Woodgrange Service Station
3.8km

Address:1266 Lincoln Road, PE4 6LQ
Phone:01733 577808
Classes:4



Cartell Autocare
3.9km

Address:Dukesmead, PE4 6ZN
Phone:01733 577444
Website:www.cartellmotworld.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



The Motorcycle Works Ltd
4.0km

Address:13 Benedict Square, PE4 6GD
Phone:01733 578883
Classes:1,2



Franks Automotive Services
4.0km

Address:6 Wainman Road, PE2 7BU
Phone:01733 371569
Classes:4



Thompson Service Centre
4.3km

Address:Whittlesey Road, PE2 8RP
Phone:01733 342264
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet & Maintenance Services
4.4km

Address:Papyrus Road, PE4 5PE
Phone:01733 382902
Classes:4,7



Eye Mot Centre Ltd
4.4km

Address:37 High Street, PE6 7UP
Phone:01733 222293
Website:www.motcentrepeterborough.co.uk
Classes:4



Auto Devotion Ltd
4.5km

Address:11b Club Way, PE7 8JA
Phone:01733 209700
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Peterborough
4.5km

Address:Cygnet Park, PE7 8JA
Phone:01733294900
Classes:4



Eye Car Care
4.7km

Address:Units 1 - 3 Eye Green Industries, PE6 7SZ
Phone:01733 221288
Website:eyecarcare.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Concorde Auto Centre
4.7km

Address:Phorpres Close, PE7 8FZ
Phone:01733 340212
Classes:4,5,7



Balderston Motorcycles
4.7km

Address:Phopres Road, PE7 8FZ
Phone:01733 565470
Classes:1,2



Peterborough Audi
4.8km

Address:2 Papyrus Road, PE4 5BH
Phone:01733 384444
Classes:4



Sycamore (Peterborough) Ltd
4.8km

Address:Plot 3 Papyrus Road, PE4 5HW
Phone:01733 707070
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.9km

Address:Whittlesey Road, PE2 8FQ
Phone:01733 557305
Classes:4,7



Euro Car Care Ltd
5.0km

Address:101 Peterborough Road, PE7 3BN
Phone:01733 894441
Website:www.eurocarcare.org
Classes:4
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



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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