Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SE11 4PW 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 SE11 4PW

We managed to find 87 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SE11 4PW. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

London Mot Centre
0.3km

Address:Gloucester House, SW9 6EJ
Phone:02077939333
Classes:1,2,4



Barrys Mot Centre
0.8km

Address:230-234 Fielding Street, SE17 3HU
Phone:0207 252 4189
Classes:4,5,7



Sendon Garage Services Limited
1.0km

Address:Arch 18a, SW8 1RZ
Phone:020 7622 7661
Classes:4



Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd
1.1km

Address:60/61 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP
Phone:02077939414
Classes:1,2



Stockwell Mots
1.2km

Address:205 Clapham Road, SW9 0QH
Phone:020 7733 6226
Website:www.fastfitmotcentre.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Alpat Motors
1.2km

Address:Arches 206-207, SE17 3DW
Phone:02077038891
Classes:4



Barrys Mot Centre
1.2km

Address:231- 235 Empress Street, SE17 3HJ
Phone:02072524189
Classes:4



Car Tech Autos
1.3km

Address:61/65 Paulet Road, SE5 9HW
Phone:020 7737 4300
Website:www.cartechautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Arch Garage
1.3km

Address:379 Denmark Road, SE5 9JR
Phone:020 7274 8500
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chas Bikes Ltd
1.4km

Address:111-113 Kennington Road, SE11 6SF
Phone:02075827878
Classes:1,2



Pullman Cab Co Ltd
1.4km

Address:408-410 The Arches, SE5 9HR
Phone:020 7274 0105
Website:www.pullmangarage.com
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mb Autocheck Ltd
1.5km

Address:1-3 Steedman Street, SE17 3AF
Phone:020 7703 5547
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.5km

Address:120 - 128 Walworth Road, SE17 1JL
Phone:020 7703 8744
Classes:4



Gordon Grove Garage Ltd
1.6km

Address:418-419 Gordon Grove, SE5 9DU
Phone:02072744809
Classes:3,4



Top Gear Motors
1.6km

Address:Arch 438, SE5 3DU
Phone:020 7733 1622
Website:www.topgearmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tr Autos
1.7km

Address:111-113 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB
Phone:02072524438
Classes:4,7



London Star Auto Ltd
1.7km

Address:2a Denmark Road, SE5 9EW
Phone:0207 326 5129
Classes:4



Babcock Critical Services Limited
1.8km

Address:25-33 Parkhouse Street, SE5 7TN
Phone:0207 358 6400
Classes:1,2,4,7



Bmw Nine Elms
1.8km

Address:49-59 Battersea Park Road, SW8 5AL
Phone:02078192600
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.9km

Address:136 / 142 New Kent Road, SE1 6TU
Phone:02077032221
Classes:4



Andrews Garage
1.9km

Address:30-36 Padfield Road, SE5 9AA
Phone:0207 274 2410
Classes:4



Padfield Garage Ltd
1.9km

Address:1 Hinton Road, SE24 0HJ
Phone:020 7274 5358
Website:www.padfieldgarage.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



Alpha Autocentre Ltd
2.0km

Address:1 Herne Hill Road, SE24 0AU
Phone:020 8616 9007
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Austins Garage
2.0km

Address:255 Hardess Street, SE24 0HN
Phone:02077371708
Classes:4



Goodmans Garage
2.1km

Address:Pensbury Place, SW8 4TR
Phone:02074986478/ 7622 6444
Classes:4,5,7



Bmw Park Lane
2.1km

Address:102-104 Stewart Road, SW8 4UY
Phone:020 7819 2600
Website:www.bmwparklane.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ferndale Autos Ltd
2.1km

Address:234 Ferndale Road, SW9 8AG
Phone:02077383351
Classes:4



B A Transport
2.2km

Address:21 Pensbury Place, SW8 4TP
Phone:020 7720 3937
Website:www.boundaryautos.com
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Inchcape (Battersea)
2.2km

Address:Unit 3,southside Industrial Estate, SW8 4AH
Phone:020 7498 3844
Classes:4



Chequers Autos Limited
2.2km

Address:654 Portslade Road, SW8 3DH
Phone:02077207287
Classes:4



Clapham North Mot
2.3km

Address:630 Cottage Grove, SW9 9NJ
Phone:020 7274 3772
Website:www.claphamnorthmot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Renno Services
2.3km

Address:17 Lendal Terrace, SW4 7UX
Phone:020 7622 1789
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Chelsea Bridge Autocentre
2.3km

Address:16 Havelock Terrace, SW8 4AL
Phone:020 7720 3838
Website:www.chelseabridgeautocentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Albany Garage London
2.3km

Address:1 Mina Road, SE17 2QS
Phone:02077036839
Classes:4



Southwark Bridge Testing Station
2.3km

Address:164 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0DG
Phone:02076200201
Classes:4



Queenstown Motors
2.5km

Address:315 Queenstown Road, SW8 4LN
Phone:020 7627 0460
Classes:4



Peter Norris (Clapham) Limited
2.8km

Address:Unit 1 Ellerslie Square, SW2 5DZ
Phone:020 7733 6520
Classes:4



Robins And Day City
2.9km

Address:2-10 Ossory Road, SE1 5AN
Phone:
Classes:4,5,7



Gsf Motor Works Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit E & F London Stone Business Estate, SW8 3QR
Phone:020 7819 9555/9797
Classes:4,5,7



Hearn Brothers Ltd
3.0km

Address:The Hill Garage, SW2 1QN
Phone:02086742888
Classes:4



Yannis Motors Mot Centre
3.1km

Address:Unit 5, SE15 4RF
Phone:0207 732 6242
Classes:1,2,4



Amtec Motors Ltd
3.1km

Address:26 Tulse Hill, SW2 2TP
Phone:020 8671 7164
Website:www.amtec-motors.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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



South London Clutch & Gearbox
3.1km

Address:Arch 200-234, SE15 4BX
Phone:02072528704
Classes:4



Z Cars Engineering Limited
3.1km

Address:Unit 3, Parkfields Industrial Estate, SW11 5BA
Phone:020 7622 2101
Classes:4



London Scooters
3.1km

Address:London Scooters, SE1 3JW
Phone:020 7378 1667
Website:london-scooters.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Belgravia Garage Limited
3.2km

Address:1 Eaton Mews West, SW1W 9ET
Phone:020 7235 9900
Website:www.londonaccidentrepair.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



N E M Motors
3.2km

Address:Arch 219, SE15 4QL
Phone:020 7635 6531
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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Blenheim Motors Ltd
3.2km

Address:50 Blenheim Grove, SE15 4QL
Phone:02076390785
Classes:4



Government Car Service
3.2km

Address:306 St James Road, SE1 5JX
Phone:0207 944 3842
Classes:4



Bermondsey Motorcycles
3.2km

Address:330 St James Road, SE1 5JX
Phone:02072321814
Classes:1,2



General Autos
3.3km

Address:171 Abbey Street, SE1 3NS
Phone:02072373444
Classes:4,7



Scooterworks Uk Ltd
3.3km

Address:67-68 Enid Street, SE16 3RA
Phone:02072377223
Classes:1,2



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Brixton Hill)
3.3km

Address:146-156 Brixton Hill, SW2 1SD
Phone:020 8671 6800
Website:www.atseuromaster.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



Vauxford Mot Centre Ltd
3.4km

Address:123 Fenham Road, SE15 1AE
Phone:020 7732 2683
Website:www.vauxford.net
Classes:1,2,4
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



Kwik - Fit
3.5km

Address:55 - 63 Grove Vale, SE22 8QE
Phone:02086936108
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.5km

Address:684-698 Old Kent Road, SE15 1JS
Phone:02073589956
Classes:4



Friendly Service Centre Ltd
3.5km

Address:2-12 Ruby Street, SE15 1LL
Phone:02077328884
Classes:4



Herne Hill Garages Ltd
3.5km

Address:2-6 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9AA
Phone:02072744004
Classes:1,2,4



M & H Taxis Ltd
3.6km

Address:32 Verney Road, SE16 3DH
Phone:0207 231 1755
Classes:4



Mick's Garage
3.7km

Address:16-18 Bombay Street, SE16 3UX
Phone:0207 231 7300
Classes:4



Honda Riders Motors
3.7km

Address:26 Godman Road, SE15 3SZ
Phone:020 7732 4466
Classes:1,2



D H Motors
3.7km

Address:R/o 146 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RA
Phone:020 7223 8184
Classes:4



Croxted Motors Of Dulwich
3.7km

Address:204 Croxted Road, SE24 9DG
Phone:02086740034
Classes:4



Curling Motor Garage Limited
3.8km

Address:The Railway Arches, SW11 5BH
Phone:0207228 0678
Classes:4



Mwr Motors Limited
3.8km

Address:The Arches, SW11 2DR
Phone:020 7924 2477
Classes:4



Dell Autos
3.8km

Address:33-35 Hansler Road, SE22 9DJ
Phone:020 8693 4573
Website:www.dellautos.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Waytune Auto Services
3.9km

Address:40a Culmore Road, SE15 2RQ
Phone:02076391680
Classes:4



Parkgate Service Station Battersea Ltd
3.9km

Address:1-4 Elcho Street, SW11 4AU
Phone:02072231926
Classes:4



Blue Anchor Vehicle Logistics Ltd
4.0km

Address:46 Raymouth Road, SE16 2DB
Phone:0207 237 3696
Classes:4,5,7



Hopfields Auto Repairs
4.0km

Address:1-8 Raymouth Road, SE16 2DB
Phone:02072372140
Classes:4



M & G Autos Ltd.
4.0km

Address:Unit 2, SW11 4AS
Phone:020 7924 1605
Website:www.mot-london.com
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jemca
4.0km

Address:237 Brixton Hill, SW2 1NR
Phone:02086747777
Classes:4



Ozzie Motors
4.0km

Address:35a Clifton Way, SE15 2LH
Phone:02072529757
Classes:4,7



Turners Test Centre Ltd
4.1km

Address:11a Barry Road, SE22 0HX
Phone:020 8693 1175
Website:www.turnerstestcentre.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gps Testing Ltd
4.2km

Address:Units 17 & 18 Bolina Road, SE16 3LF
Phone:02072315837/02073947323
Classes:4,5,7



Russell Motors
4.3km

Address:125/127 Falcon Road, SW11 2PE
Phone:020 7228 1714
Website:www.russellmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2



Monson Motors
4.3km

Address:54 Avonley Road, SE14 5EW
Phone:02076394523
Classes:4



Euro Car Centre
4.4km

Address:150a Norwood Road, SE24 9AY
Phone:02086747105
Classes:4



Oldridge Motors
4.6km

Address:37 Oldridge Road, SW12 8PN
Phone:020 8673 3708
Classes:4



Brownes Of London
4.6km

Address:349-351 Norwood Road, SE27 9BQ
Phone:02086743377
Classes:4



Alan Day Volkswagen
4.6km

Address:60 The Highway, E1W 2BF
Phone:0207 954 4466
Classes:4



Clerkenwell Motors
4.7km

Address:Unit 6, EC1R 5HA
Phone:020 7278 6375
Website:www.clerkenwellmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kruuz Mot
4.7km

Address:8 Christian Street, E1 1SE
Phone:
Classes:4



Dovercourt Motor Company Ltd
4.8km

Address:98 York Road, SW11 3RD
Phone:02079245544/6644
Classes:4



Se8 Test Centre
4.9km

Address:164-178 Trundleys Road, SE8 5JE
Phone:0208 691 6633
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Aj Motors
4.9km

Address:17 Plough Way, SE16 2LS
Phone:020 7231 8861
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:00pm
Thursday:7:00am5:00pm
Friday:7:00am5:00pm
Saturday:7:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mansell Street Garage Limited
5.0km

Address:145-147 Cannon Street Road, E1 2LX
Phone:020 7480 6859
Classes:4,7



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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