Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SK6 1QE 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 SK6 1QE

We managed to find 97 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SK6 1QE. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Redhouse Garage
0.7km

Address:Redhouse Lane, SK6 2JG
Phone:0161406 0966
Classes:4



Essential Fleet Services Limited
0.9km

Address:Endeavour House, SK6 2SN
Phone:01616600972
Classes:4,5,7



A1 Auto Pass
0.9km

Address:Unit 2 Auburn House, SK6 2AL
Phone:01614067402
Classes:3,4,5,7



Guywood Motor Company Limited
1.1km

Address:Guywood Lane, SK6 2AN
Phone:01614303015
Classes:4



B Murray Mot Centre
1.2km

Address:7 Old Moor Road, SK6 2QE
Phone:0161 430 8889
Website:www.bmcstockport.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A E Knott Ltd
1.5km

Address:Henry Street, M34 7QF
Phone:0161 336 7147
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Harrison Motors Limited
1.7km

Address:136 Stockport Road, SK6 3AN
Phone:0161 430 6445
Website:www.harrisonmotors.net
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Romiley Motors
1.8km

Address:Chichester Road, SK6 4BL
Phone:0161 430 6450
Classes:4



Rosemount Mot Centre Limited
1.8km

Address:Unit 2, Flowery Field Industrial Park, SK14 5ET
Phone:0161 368 8225
Classes:4,7



Awb Motor Co
2.4km

Address:Knottfold Service Station, SK14 5BN
Phone:0161 366 1007
Website:www.garageserviceshyde.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



K Mckenzie Auto Repairs
2.6km

Address:Kirkley Street, SK14 1JU
Phone:0161 368 8195
Website:www.jdsports.co.uk
Classes:3,4



Weir Motors
2.6km

Address:Mottram Old Road, SK14 5NG
Phone:01613682428
Classes:4



Nemo Autos Limited
2.8km

Address:1a Perrin Street, SK14 1LE
Phone:0161 368 1803
Website:www.nemoautosltd.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



Stoneacre Manchester
2.8km

Address:292 Market Street, SK14 1HD
Phone:01613681663
Classes:4



Reeds Garage Limited
2.8km

Address:1 Arch, SK14 1BW
Phone:01613681842
Classes:4



Byrons Of Hyde
2.9km

Address:8 Rhodes Street, SK14 2DS
Phone:0161 368 1498
Classes:4



B & M World Limited
2.9km

Address:B & M World Limited, SK1 2QE
Phone:0161 476 3606
Classes:4



G T Autos
2.9km

Address:Unit 4, M34 6PF
Phone:0161 335 9816
Classes:4



Crown Point Motor Company
2.9km

Address:Unit 9, M34 6PF
Phone:0161 222 6242
Website:crownpointmotor.co.uk
Classes:4



Motomax 33
2.9km

Address:Unit 14, Chadkirk Industrial Estate, SK6 3NE
Phone:01614845503
Classes:1,2



J R Hughes
2.9km

Address:Norfolk Street, SK14 1NG
Phone:01613519235
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.0km

Address:26 - 28 Manchester Road, SK14 2BD
Phone:0161 368 5611
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



Ian Rhodes (Motor Engineers) Limited
3.0km

Address:Unit 19, Portwood Trading Estate, SK1 2LB
Phone:0161 477 5764
Classes:1,2



M W Motorcycles
3.1km

Address:Unit C, Adamson Industrial Estate, SK14 1EF
Phone:0161 351 9989
Classes:1,2



Portman Motor Company
3.2km

Address:Pitt Street, SK14 2AT
Phone:01613689065
Classes:4



Mersey Street Garage
3.2km

Address:Portwood Industrial Estate, SK1 2HX
Phone:01614802233
Classes:4



Tameside Auto Centre
3.3km

Address:Unit 7.1, M34 3QS
Phone:0161 320 3156
Website:www.tamesideautocentre.com
Classes:4



Mitsiland Limited
3.3km

Address:Building 4, Unit 4, Tameside Business Park, M34 3QS
Phone:0161 320 7788
Classes:4,7



Road And Racing Motorcycles
3.3km

Address:Clark Way, SK14 2AU
Phone:0161 366 5167
Classes:1,2



Leigh Autos
3.3km

Address:Unit 2, SK1 4AG
Phone:01614804755
Classes:4,7



Direct Tyres
3.5km

Address:Bay One, Direct Tyres, SK1 2NX
Phone:0161 474 1801
Classes:4



L Y Mot Centre Limited
3.5km

Address:Unit 6, M34 3DX
Phone:0161 320 0585
Classes:4



Tvm
3.5km

Address:Unit 24a, SK1 2BU
Phone:0161 480 8999
Classes:4



Sandy Lane Service Station Ltd
3.6km

Address:Reddish Road, SK5 7QJ
Phone:0161 480 4117
Website:www.sandylaneservicestation.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Marple Road Garage
3.6km

Address:22 Marple Road, SK2 5QB
Phone:01614830343
Classes:4



Pugbitz Limited
3.6km

Address:264-268 Manchester Road North, M34 3RE
Phone:0161 336 0080
Website:www.pugbitz.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Westfield Service Station Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 1, SK1 2NE
Phone:0161 429 6705
Classes:4,5,7



Howard & Son
3.7km

Address:34 Newbridge Lane, SK1 2NA
Phone:0161 480 3825
Classes:1,2



Rrg Denton
3.7km

Address:Alphagate Drive, M34 3SH
Phone:01613367667
Classes:4



Allan James Motors ((Inc.h Braddock) Limited
3.7km

Address:Weir Side Garage, SK6 5HN
Phone:0161 427 5133
Classes:4



Crown Point Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:Frederick Street, M34 3JB
Phone:0161 879 3537
Classes:4



Dace Motor Company Limited
3.8km

Address:Greg Street, SK5 7BS
Phone:0161 474 7955
Classes:4,7



Greg Street Mot Station
3.8km

Address:Unit 3, SK5 7BS
Phone:0161 477 1100
Classes:4



Station Garage
3.9km

Address:Old Railway Sidings, SK14 2JP
Phone:0161 368 4160
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw Citroen Stockport
3.9km

Address:St Marys Way, SK1 4AP
Phone:0161 825 0690
Classes:4



Churchgate Autos Limited
4.0km

Address:64b Churchgate, SK1 1YG
Phone:0161 477 3266
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Lookers Renault Stockport
4.0km

Address:St Marys Way, SK1 4AW
Phone:01613333366
Classes:4



Lookers Stockport Seat
4.0km

Address:St Marys Way, SK1 4AW
Phone:0161 333 3344
Classes:4



Lookers Italia Fiat
4.0km

Address:St Marys Way, SK1 4AW
Phone:01613333355
Classes:4



Taylor Motors
4.0km

Address:26 Upper Brook Street, SK1 3BW
Phone:0161 474 1255
Classes:4



White House Garage
4.0km

Address:Hempshaw Business Park, SK1 4NB
Phone:0161 480 4555
Classes:1,2,4



Fleet Care Maintenance Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 3a Conway Centre, SK5 7PS
Phone:0161 474 0551
Website:www.fleetcaremaintenance.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:9:00am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



Stockport Gearbox Centre
4.0km

Address:Lancashire Hill, SK4 1UB
Phone:01614804357
Classes:4



Rrg Toyota Stockport
4.0km

Address:St Marys Way, SK1 4AH
Phone:01614760404
Classes:4,5,7



Complete Auto
4.1km

Address:Unit 1, SK4 1UD
Phone:0161 480 5121
Classes:4



Craven Garage (Reddish) Limited
4.1km

Address:Hunston House, Haigh Park, SK4 1NU
Phone:0161 480 0530
Classes:4



Hallmark Volvo Specialists
4.1km

Address:Canal Wharf, SK4 1UF
Phone:0161 429 0008
Classes:4



Pinnacle Motor Engineering Company Ltd
4.1km

Address:Gordon Street, SK4 1RS
Phone:0161 480 0397
Website:www.pinnacle-motors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Maitland Street Garage
4.2km

Address:Maitland Street, SK1 4ND
Phone:01614803313
Classes:4



Stockport Mot Centre Limited
4.2km

Address:Unit 7, SK1 3EJ
Phone:0161480 9590
Classes:4



Ash Garage
4.3km

Address:Manchester Road, SK4 1NL
Phone:01614804379
Classes:4



1st Car Plus
4.3km

Address:Edward Street, SK1 3DQ
Phone:0161 429 9192
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.3km

Address:Talbot Road, SK14 4EU
Phone:0161 351 1200
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Howard Motors
4.3km

Address:Albert Works, SK16 4UP
Phone:01613399227
Classes:4



Station Service Centre
4.3km

Address:429 Gorton Road, SK5 6LR
Phone:0161 442 9388
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:Open24
Tuesday:Open24
Wednesday:Open24
Thursday:Open24
Friday:Open24
Saturday:Open24
Sunday:Open24



G R Yeates Limited
4.4km

Address:54/56 Stockport Road, SK6 6AE
Phone:0161 427 2348
Website:www.shell.co.uk
Classes:4



Hempshaw Motor Company
4.5km

Address:Jones Square, SK1 4LG
Phone:0161 480 0682
Classes:4



Jhr Motoring
4.5km

Address:Ashton Road, SK14 4RH
Phone:0161 368 2681
Classes:1,2,3,4



Marple Motor Company Limited
4.5km

Address:72c Cross Lane, SK6 7PZ
Phone:0161 449 9658
Classes:4



Turner And Whelan Motors
4.5km

Address:94 Cross Lane, SK6 7PZ
Phone:01614274186
Classes:4



Motorcity
4.6km

Address:86a Wellington Road North, SK4 1HW
Phone:0161 474 1441
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:00pm
Thursday:7:30am4:00pm
Friday:7:30am4:00pm
Saturday:7:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Curtis Autos
4.6km

Address:162 Royle Street, SK1 3QT
Phone:0161 480 4434
Classes:4



Crescent Service Station
4.6km

Address:Thornley Lane North, M34 2FF
Phone:01612232307
Classes:4



Motor City Mots
4.7km

Address:7 Bullock Street, SK1 3RB
Phone:0161 480 3337
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



Boundary Garage
4.7km

Address:Birtles Avenue, SK5 6PF
Phone:0161 223 0128
Classes:4



Station Mot Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 6, Station Road Industrial Estate, SK5 6ND
Phone:0161 432 3072
Classes:4



Springbok Auto Services
4.7km

Address:Unit 18 Gas Street, SK4 1AP
Phone:0161 480 3392
Website:www.goodgaragescheme.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes - Benz Stockport
4.7km

Address:111 Wellington Road North, SK4 2QH
Phone:0161 442 1000
Website:www.lshauto.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Ats Euromaster Ltd
4.7km

Address:35 Buxton Road, SK2 6LS
Phone:01614809496
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.7km

Address:154 -179 Heaton Lane, SK4 1AR
Phone:0870 999 7361
Classes:4



Stockport Honda
4.7km

Address:214 Wellington Road South, SK2 6RS
Phone:01614804244
Classes:4



A6 Autos
4.7km

Address:13 Charlesworth Street, SK1 3UE
Phone:01614800919
Classes:3,4



College Motor Cycles
4.7km

Address:Charlesworth Street, SK1 3UE
Phone:01614800778
Classes:1,2



A W Autos
4.7km

Address:1 Charlesworth Street, SK1 3UE
Phone:01614766626
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
4.7km

Address:246 Wellington Road South, SK2 6NW
Phone:0161 476 3176
Website:www.national.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:10:00am4:00pm



Mastertech Mot Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 2, Enterprise Centre, SK4 2PQ
Phone:01614422555
Classes:4



Williams Of Stockport Ltd
4.7km

Address:18 Diamond Street, SK2 6PQ
Phone:0161 419 9713
Website:williamsofstockport.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Church Lane Garage
4.7km

Address:Church Lane, SK6 7AR
Phone:01614272978
Classes:4



Trustford Stockport
4.8km

Address:Wellington Road North, SK4 2PD
Phone:01619755500
Classes:4,5,7



Mini Max Tyres Limited
4.8km

Address:3a School Lane, SK4 5HE
Phone:0161 432 8011
Website:www.mini-max.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:45pm
Thursday:8:30am5:45pm
Friday:8:30am5:45pm
Saturday:8:45am3:45pm
Sunday:Closed



Robins & Day Stockport
4.8km

Address:110 Buxton Road, SK2 6PL
Phone:01614800831
Classes:4,5,7



L M C Auto's
4.8km

Address:Lake Street, SK2 7NU
Phone:01614839760
Classes:4



Alldis Mot Centre
4.9km

Address:Unit 2, SK2 7PA
Phone:0161 456 1413
Classes:1,2,4



Archer Street Garage
4.9km

Address:3 Archer Street, SK2 7PN
Phone:0161 483 7526
Website:www.bakestonemotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Currie Transport & Storage Uk Limited
4.9km

Address:1 Platt Street, SK16 4QZ
Phone:0161 339 5508
Classes:4,5,7



Wayne Connolly Motors
4.9km

Address:10 Owen Street, SK3 0BG
Phone:01614772507
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
5.0km

Address:222 Buxton Road, SK2 7AE
Phone:01614569032
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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