Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SE4 2GZ 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 SE4 2GZ

We managed to find 97 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SE4 2GZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Geoffrey Road Garage
0.5km

Address:159 Upper Brockley Road, SE4 1TF
Phone:02086921058
Classes:4



Dundalk Motors Testing Ltd
0.5km

Address:R/o 96a St Asaph Road, SE4 2EL
Phone:02076395861
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Frl Goldsmith Motor Services
1.2km

Address:71 Lewisham Way, SE14 6QD
Phone:02086941998
Classes:4



Demachanic Valley
1.2km

Address:110-114 Loampit Vale, SE13 7SN
Phone:020 8694 8687
Website:www.demachanicvalley.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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
1.5km

Address:6 - 42 Blackheath Road, SE10 8EF
Phone:020 8691 0036
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



Wali Motors
1.7km

Address:Silk Mills Path, SE13 7BG
Phone:020 8852 1755
Classes:4



5 Star Mot Ltd
1.7km

Address:129 Brockley Rise, SE23 1NJ
Phone:020 8699 5548
Website:www.gov.uk
Classes:4,7



Greenwich Mot & Service Centre
1.7km

Address:1 Creekside, SE8 4SA
Phone:02086942003
Classes:4,7



The Test Centre Deptford
1.9km

Address:193-197 Edward Place, SE8 5HD
Phone:Tel 0208-691-9827
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Hawstead Garage
2.0km

Address:Hawstead Road, SE6 4JF
Phone:020 8690 6363
Website:www.rushmores.com
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:8:30am3:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ozzie Motors
2.0km

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



Honda Riders Motors
2.0km

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



Kirby Auto Services
2.0km

Address:19 Marischal Road, SE13 5LE
Phone:02088524214
Classes:4



St Georges Mot Centre
2.0km

Address:R/o 8-14 George Lane, SE13 6HH
Phone:020 8698 8875
Website:www.stgeorgesmotcentre.co.uk
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Monson Motors
2.1km

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



Watling Tyre Service Ltd
2.1km

Address:40 Rushey Green, SE6 4JD
Phone:02086903366
Classes:1,2



Waytune Auto Services
2.1km

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



Kwik-Fit
2.2km

Address:144 Lee High Road, SE13 5PR
Phone:020 8318 9219
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



Se8 Test Centre
2.2km

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



Ichthus Motor Services
2.2km

Address:Grove Close, SE23 1AS
Phone:02082911652
Classes:4



Turners Test Centre Ltd
2.3km

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



Deptford Mot & Service Centre
2.3km

Address:1-2 Blackhorse Road, SE8 5HZ
Phone:0208 691 0080
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Blackhorse Motors
2.4km

Address:Unit 6, SE8 5HY
Phone:02086918878
Classes:4



Combined Vehicle Services
2.4km

Address:R/o 9-13 Catford Hill, SE6 4NU
Phone:02086901144
Classes:4



Catford Hill Motor Company
2.4km

Address:27 Catford Hill, SE6 4NU
Phone:0208 690 7933
Classes:4



Gonnella Brothers
2.4km

Address:5a Catford Hill, SE6 4NU
Phone:020 8690 0060
Website:www.gonnellabrothers.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ride Me
2.4km

Address:195a Stanstead Road, SE23 1HP
Phone:0208 291 6505
Classes:1,2



Rodney Garages Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit 6, SE23 1AG
Phone:
Classes:3,4



Vauxford Mot Centre Ltd
2.5km

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



N E M Motors
2.5km

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
2.5km

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



Stewie Autos
2.6km

Address:38a Laleham Road, SE6 2HT
Phone:0208 4614523
Classes:4



Hither Green Test Centre
2.7km

Address:35 Nightingale Grove, SE13 6HE
Phone:020 8852 3652
Classes:4



Yannis Motors Mot Centre
2.7km

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



South London Clutch & Gearbox
2.7km

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



Kwik Fit
2.8km

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



Friendly Service Centre Ltd
2.8km

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



Dell Autos
2.8km

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



Forest Hill Car Care
2.9km

Address:1 Waldram Place, SE23 2LB
Phone:020 8291 3903
Website:www.foresthillcarcare.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gps Testing Ltd
2.9km

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



M & H Taxis Ltd
3.0km

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



We Fix Any Car Ltd
3.1km

Address:Fairway House, SE23 3HN
Phone:020 8699 3757
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.2km

Address:Unit 1, SE6 2NZ
Phone:02086956495
Classes:4,7



Aj Motors
3.2km

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



Ardgowan Garage
3.3km

Address:R/o 112-114 Ardgowan Road, SE6 1UU
Phone:02086981124
Classes:1,2,4



Bermondsey Motorcycles
3.3km

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



Government Car Service
3.3km

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



Kwik - Fit
3.3km

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



Abtech Garage Ltd
3.4km

Address:71 Manchester Road, E14 3DN
Phone:0207 987 2722
Classes:4



Elliotts Motor Company
3.4km

Address:55 Meadowcourt Road, SE3 9DU
Phone:Phone 020-8318-7676
Classes:4



Robins And Day City
3.4km

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



Mersh Bros (Lewisham) Ltd
3.4km

Address:Unit 21, SE6 3BX
Phone:0208 698 4794
Classes:3,4



Blue Anchor Vehicle Logistics Ltd
3.4km

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



Hopfields Auto Repairs
3.4km

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



Park Row Garage Ltd
3.5km

Address:The Garage, SE10 9PB
Phone:02083050870
Classes:4



St Mildreds Garage
3.5km

Address:110 St Mildreds Road, SE12 0RG
Phone:020 8461 4624
Website:mot.center
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes Benz Bromley (After Sales)
3.5km

Address:Units 13-15, SE26 4PR
Phone:
Classes:4



Eden Park Motorist Centre Ltd
3.7km

Address:243-251 Bromley Road, SE6 2RA
Phone:020 8697 7927
Website:www.epmc.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:Closed



Bellamys London Ltd
3.7km

Address:Bellamys London Ltd, SE12 0HL
Phone:020 8857 0197
Website:www.citroenlee.co.uk
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Kickstart Motorcycles
3.7km

Address:Station Garage, SE12 0JE
Phone:02088574908
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.7km

Address:Unit A4, Bell Green Retail Park, SE26 4PU
Phone:02086596342
Classes:4



Mick's Garage
3.8km

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



Dartmouth Service Station Ltd
3.9km

Address:201-213 Dartmouth Road, SE26 4QY
Phone:02086990077
Classes:4



Amc Vehicle Maintenance Services
4.0km

Address:7 Baring Road, SE12 0JP
Phone:02088517245
Classes:4



Albany Garage London
4.1km

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



Babcock Critical Services Limited
4.1km

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



Ancaster
4.1km

Address:359 Bromley Road, SE6 2RP
Phone:0208 695 2500
Classes:4



Universal Tyre & Autocentre
4.2km

Address:87 Blackwall Lane, SE10 0AP
Phone:0208 858 2882
Classes:4



S G Smith (Motors) Sydenham
4.2km

Address:Maythorpe Service Station, SE26 4HZ
Phone:02086593636
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
4.2km

Address:Kwik Fit, SE26 5HF
Phone:02086595470
Classes:4



London Star Auto Ltd
4.3km

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



Knighton Motors Ltd
4.3km

Address:153-161 Sydenham Road, SE26 5HB
Phone:02087783109
Classes:4



Mature Loyal Autocare Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 1, SE26 5TW
Phone:020 8778 7775
Website:plus.google.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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Abbey Mot Station Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 6 Abbey Trading Estate, SE26 5TW
Phone:0208 659 3233
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Beckenham Mot Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 6, SE26 5AY
Phone:0208 778 6474
Classes:4,7



Lcr Motorcycles
4.4km

Address:Unit 1, SE10 0PX
Phone:02088589052
Classes:1,2



Volkspares
4.4km

Address:104-106 Newlands Park, SE26 5NA
Phone:02087787766
Classes:4



Albin B Motors Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 2b Maybrey Factory, SE26 5AZ
Phone:020 8650 7080
Website:www.albinbmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Andrews Garage
4.5km

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



N S Motors Limited
4.5km

Address:Unit 1 Laker Industrial Estate, BR3 1JT
Phone:020 8778 2447
Classes:4



Arch Garage
4.5km

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



Alpha Autocentre Ltd
4.6km

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
4.6km

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



Scooterworks Uk Ltd
4.6km

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



Direct Garage Services
4.6km

Address:Reynolds Place, SE3 8SY
Phone:02088582636
Classes:4



J & K Rackley Autos
4.6km

Address:121 Charlton Rd, SE3 8TL
Phone:020 8858 6899
Website:www.jandkrackleyautorepairs.co.uk
Classes:4



Padfield Garage Ltd
4.7km

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



Car Tech Autos
4.7km

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



Gordon Grove Garage Ltd
4.7km

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



Top Gear Motors
4.7km

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



Pullman Cab Co Ltd
4.7km

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



Croxted Motors Of Dulwich
4.7km

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



General Autos
4.7km

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



Herne Hill Garages Ltd
4.7km

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



Terrys Autos
4.7km

Address:2 Horn Lane, SE10 0RT
Phone:0208 305 1744
Classes:4



Barrys Mot Centre
4.8km

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



Riverside Garage
5.0km

Address:2b Rathmore Road, SE7 7QW
Phone:02088580041
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
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