Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PO12 3XJ 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 PO12 3XJ

We managed to find 35 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your PO12 3XJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Moreland Motor Services Ltd
0.2km

Address:1-5 Park Street, PO12 1PN
Phone:02392790198
Classes:4



Dave Coles Garage Gosport Ltd
0.2km

Address:Unit 6, PO12 1UA
Phone:023 9258 9000
Website:www.davecoles.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



Newtown Motor Engineers
0.3km

Address:Unit 1, PO12 1PG
Phone:023 9250 3600
Classes:4



Tyre Stocks Ltd
0.4km

Address:115 Whitworth Road, PO12 3NL
Phone:023 9252 2344
Website:www.tyre-stocks.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R & R Motor Engineers
0.4km

Address:Unit 36, PO12 4UZ
Phone:02392521941
Classes:4



Car Clinic (South) Limited
0.5km

Address:Moreland Road, PO12 4UU
Phone:02392511055
Classes:4



Ridge Farrant Ltd
0.5km

Address:55 Whitworth Road, PO12 3NJ
Phone:02392580905
Classes:1,2



Tickover Auto Services
0.6km

Address:14 Dock Road, PO12 1SJ
Phone:02392501997
Classes:4



Elite Garages Ltd
0.7km

Address:Thornbrake Road, PO12 1RH
Phone:02392520000
Classes:4



Trevor Pope Motorcycles
0.7km

Address:55 59 Forton Road, PO12 4TD
Phone:02392521111
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
0.7km

Address:152 Forton Road, PO12 4TD
Phone:02392 501880
Classes:4



Dimons Of Gosport
0.8km

Address:150 Forton Road, PO12 3HJ
Phone:02392583494
Classes:1,2



Fts Auto Repairs
1.1km

Address:224 Forton Road, PO12 3HW
Phone:023 9252 5233
Website:plus.google.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Gosport Tyre & Exhaust
1.2km

Address:Unit 8, PO12 1AJ
Phone:02392504555
Classes:3,4



Halfords Autocentre
1.2km

Address:Unit 11, PO12 1AJ
Phone:02392601481
Classes:4



A & S Motors Ltd
1.3km

Address:Privett Road, PO12 3SY
Phone:02392588851
Classes:4,7



Cawte & Elms
1.4km

Address:3 To 7 Cambridge Road, PO12 3ED
Phone:023 9258 3154
Website:www.cawteco.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



Colourworx Motors Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 15, PO12 4LJ
Phone:02392502608
Classes:4,5,7



Quay Motors
2.3km

Address:Units 1 & 2, PO12 4LJ
Phone:023 9251 3700
Website:www.quaymotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A To B Autos Ltd
2.6km

Address:Unit 7b, PO12 4DU
Phone:02392 523591
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Woodwards Mot Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 15, PO12 4DP
Phone:023 9258 3906
Website:www.woodwards-cars.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Amg The Garage Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 2, PO12 4DP
Phone:02392 523448
Classes:4



Gosport Mot Centre Limited
2.8km

Address:3 Rowner Road, PO13 9UD
Phone:02392 580811
Classes:4



Whites Motors
3.1km

Address:51 53 St Pauls Road, PO5 4AA
Phone:02392821069
Classes:4



Green Road Service Centre
3.5km

Address:43 Green Road, PO5 4DY
Phone:023 9229 7702
Website:www.greenrdservice.co.uk
Classes:4



Drive In Automotive Engineers Ltd
3.7km

Address:Durham Street, PO1 1NA
Phone:02392735000
Classes:4



Fine Cars Lee On Solent Ltd
4.0km

Address:178 Portsmouth Road, PO13 9AB
Phone:02392552941
Classes:4



Southsea Mot Test Centre
4.1km

Address:34b Exmouth Road, PO5 2QL
Phone:02392864050
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.4km

Address:201 205 Fratton Road, PO1 5EZ
Phone:02392862341
Classes:4



Semmens Of Southsea
4.4km

Address:2 Furness Road, PO5 2JL
Phone:02392816610
Classes:4



Fratton Bridge Garage
4.5km

Address:249 Goldsmith Avenue, PO4 0BS
Phone:02392861731
Classes:4



Roger Downey Motorcycles
4.6km

Address:2 4 Kingston Road, PO1 5RZ
Phone:02392825515
Classes:1,2



Staple Garage Ltd
4.7km

Address:Northcote Road Garage, PO4 0LH
Phone:023 9275 4425
Website:www.staplegarage.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Holland Autos
4.8km

Address:Units 1 & 2 Atlanta Works, PO2 8LP
Phone:023 9266 4498
Website:www.holland-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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Go Autos Service Centre
4.8km

Address:57b Emsworth Road, PO2 0BS
Phone:02392611300
Classes:3,4



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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