Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SE8 3XH 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 SE8 3XH

We managed to find 104 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SE8 3XH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

The Test Centre Deptford
0.3km

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



Greenwich Mot & Service Centre
0.6km

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



Kwik - Fit
0.9km

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



Frl Goldsmith Motor Services
1.0km

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



Blackhorse Motors
1.0km

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



Deptford Mot & Service Centre
1.1km

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



Se8 Test Centre
1.1km

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



Abtech Garage Ltd
1.5km

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



Geoffrey Road Garage
1.6km

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



Monson Motors
1.7km

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



Aj Motors
1.8km

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



Demachanic Valley
1.8km

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



Park Row Garage Ltd
1.9km

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



Wali Motors
2.0km

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



Gps Testing Ltd
2.0km

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



Ozzie Motors
2.1km

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



Waytune Auto Services
2.2km

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



Dundalk Motors Testing Ltd
2.2km

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



M & H Taxis Ltd
2.5km

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



Hopfields Auto Repairs
2.5km

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



Blue Anchor Vehicle Logistics Ltd
2.5km

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



Kirby Auto Services
2.5km

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



Universal Tyre & Autocentre
2.5km

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



Friendly Service Centre Ltd
2.5km

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



Kwik Fit
2.5km

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



Lcr Motorcycles
2.6km

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



Vauxford Mot Centre Ltd
2.7km

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
2.8km

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



Government Car Service
2.9km

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



Bermondsey Motorcycles
2.9km

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



Mick's Garage
2.9km

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



Honda Riders Motors
3.0km

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



Robins And Day City
3.2km

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



Terrys Autos
3.2km

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



N E M Motors
3.4km

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
3.4km

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



Docklands Tyre & Exhaust
3.5km

Address:767 Commercial Road, E14 7HG
Phone:02075159392
Classes:4



Hawstead Garage
3.5km

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



St Georges Mot Centre
3.5km

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



Yannis Motors Mot Centre
3.6km

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



J & K Rackley Autos
3.6km

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



Woodseer Autos
3.6km

Address:14 Copenhagen Place, E14 7EZ
Phone:020 7537 2447
Website:woodseerautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Hither Green Test Centre
3.6km

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



Riverside Garage
3.7km

Address:2b Rathmore Road, SE7 7QW
Phone:02088580041
Classes:4



Batmans Garage
3.7km

Address:220-222 Caroline Street, E1 0JQ
Phone:0207 790 7007
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Autogold Services Ltd
3.7km

Address:200 Barnardo Street, E1 9HD
Phone:02077900085
Classes:4



Watling Tyre Service Ltd
3.7km

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



Scooterworks Uk Ltd
3.7km

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



Direct Garage Services
3.7km

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



Elliotts Motor Company
3.7km

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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.8km

Address:Unit 15, SE7 7SJ
Phone:020 8858 4240
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Eastend Mots
3.8km

Address:193 Barnardo Street, E1 0LL
Phone:0207 265 9862
Classes:4



Stig Motors
3.8km

Address:398-403 Rhodeswell Road, E14 7UF
Phone:0207 537 7175
Classes:4



South London Clutch & Gearbox
3.8km

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



5 Star Mot Ltd
3.8km

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



Sam Wood Mot
3.8km

Address:376-377 Blount Street, E14 7RN
Phone:020 7790 1020
Classes:4



General Autos
3.8km

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



Albany Garage London
3.9km

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



Turners Test Centre Ltd
3.9km

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



Hexagon Taxis (Stepney) Ltd
3.9km

Address:164-169 Lukin Street, E1 0BN
Phone:020 7790 6991
Website:www.hexagontaxis.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



London Borough Of Tower Hamlets
3.9km

Address:Transport Services Unit, E14 0JJ
Phone:0207 364 1060
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
4.0km

Address:Unit 1, Lombard Trading Estate, SE7 7SN
Phone:02082931944
Classes:4



Alan Day Volkswagen
4.0km

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



Babley Autos
4.1km

Address:134 Chapman Street, E1 2PH
Phone:02077027080
Classes:4



E One Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:123 Chapman Street, E1 2PH
Phone:020 7791 1977
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



Morgan Richards Garage Ltd
4.1km

Address:12 Anchorage Point, SE7 7SQ
Phone:0208 854 2550
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Anchor Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:Unit 10, SE7 7RX
Phone:0208-293-9070
Classes:4,7



Charlton Car Care
4.1km

Address:Unit 22 Vip Trading Estate, SE7 7TE
Phone:02088588058
Classes:4



Stewie Autos
4.2km

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



Shiva Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:12c-13 Caxton Street North, E16 1JL
Phone:020 7511 4404
Website:shivamotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am2:30pm
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



London City Garages & Tyres Ltd
4.2km

Address:Unit A-B Caxton Street North, E16 1JL
Phone:0207 473 3933
Classes:4



Rosslyn Motors
4.2km

Address:Castle Works, E16 1JS
Phone:02074743630
Classes:4



Babcock Critical Services Limited
4.3km

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



Combined Vehicle Services
4.3km

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



Catford Hill Motor Company
4.3km

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



Gonnella Brothers
4.3km

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



Kruuz Mot
4.3km

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



Ichthus Motor Services
4.3km

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



Mansell Street Garage Limited
4.4km

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



Kickstart Motorcycles
4.4km

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



Dell Autos
4.4km

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



Bellamys London Ltd
4.4km

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



Xcelsus
4.4km

Address:2 Hallsville Road, E16 1EE
Phone:0207 511 4999
Classes:4,5,7



E3 Motoring
4.4km

Address:126 Bow Common Lane, E3 4BH
Phone:
Classes:4



Motor Medics
4.5km

Address:Unit 5, SE7 8RX
Phone:0208 293 3999
Classes:1,2,4,7



B P Mots
4.5km

Address:29a Penhall Road, SE7 8RX
Phone:0208 858 1999
Classes:1,2,4,7



Ride Me
4.5km

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



Ardgowan Garage
4.5km

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



London Scooters
4.5km

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



St Mildreds Garage
4.5km

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



Rodney Garages Ltd
4.6km

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



Allfords Ltd
4.6km

Address:71 Westmoor Street, SE7 8NQ
Phone:0203 556 0824
Classes:4,7



Dockland Vehicle Centre
4.6km

Address:Unit 9b, E3 3LT
Phone:0207 515 4879
Classes:4,5,7



Kestrel
4.6km

Address:Unit 10, E3 3LT
Phone:02075158626
Classes:4



Essential Rubber
4.6km

Address:Unit 3, E3 3JX
Phone:0207 987 5144
Classes:1,2



E1 Taxis Ltd
4.7km

Address:67 Stephenson Street, E16 4SA
Phone:0207 473 5169
Classes:4



Bidder Street Motors
4.7km

Address:Bidder Street, E16 4SA
Phone:02074731647
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.8km

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



Vn Auto Mot Ltd
4.8km

Address:Cody Business Park, E16 4SR
Phone:020 7474 2600
Classes:4,7



Barrys Mot Centre
4.9km

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



Amc Vehicle Maintenance Services
4.9km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

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



Forest Hill Car Care
4.9km

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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
5.0km

Address:Unit 1, SE6 2NZ
Phone:02086956495
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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