Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SM4 5HE 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 SM4 5HE

We managed to find 109 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SM4 5HE. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Stonecot Service Station
0.8km

Address:157 Epsom Road, SM3 9HA
Phone:020 8644 0244
Classes:4



T/a Central Autos
0.9km

Address:118 Central Road, SM4 5RL
Phone:02086481999
Classes:4



Sunami Motorcycles
1.0km

Address:14-15 Morden Court Parade, SM4 5HJ
Phone:020 8646 1554
Classes:1,2



Fawngrove Garage Limited
1.0km

Address:400 Sutton Common Road, SM3 9PL
Phone:020 8644 6702
Classes:4



Hankook International Motors Limited
1.5km

Address:Unit 4, SM4 5JF
Phone:020 8687 6711
Classes:4



Four Wheel Drive Mot Centre
1.5km

Address:Unit 1, SM4 5JF
Phone:020 8640 6600
Classes:4



Auto Express Services Limited
1.7km

Address:Io Centre Service Mot And Repairs, SM3 9BL
Phone:02086447310
Classes:4,5,7



Fergussons Auto Services Limited
1.7km

Address:Unit 10 Io Centre, SM3 9BL
Phone:020 8644 4518
Classes:1,2,4



Robins & Day Morden
1.7km

Address:242 Morden Road, SW19 3BZ
Phone:020 8544 8100
Classes:4



Total Motor Care Uk Limited
1.7km

Address:Unit 11, SM4 4LZ
Phone:020 8335 5500
Classes:4



Km Autos Limited
1.7km

Address:Unit 9, SM4 4LZ
Phone:020 8330 6514
Website:www.kmautos.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bm Motors
1.7km

Address:Unit 18a, SM4 4LZ
Phone:020 8337 6006
Classes:4



Garth Road Mot Centre Limited
1.8km

Address:Unit 2, SM4 4AX
Phone:020 8335 3032
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Idtnaine Limited
1.8km

Address:Unit 3, SM4 4AX
Phone:02083370110
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.9km

Address:Unit 1, SM3 9QN
Phone:020 8644 7868
Classes:4



Rose Hill Park Garage Limited
2.0km

Address:2a Rose Hill, SM1 3EU
Phone:020 8641 2239
Website:www.rosehillparkgarage.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Eagle Mots
2.0km

Address:Rear Of 120 Morden Road, CR4 4DG
Phone:020 8685 0433
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.0km

Address:10 Puma Trade Park, CR4 4DG
Phone:02086850762
Classes:4



Lookers Volkswagen Morden
2.0km

Address:145 Morden Road, CR4 4DG
Phone:020 8685 5555
Classes:4



Wimbledon Land Rover Service Centre Limited
2.0km

Address:Bushey Road, SW20 8BP
Phone:020 8543 4321
Classes:4



Mastertechs Diagnostics Limited
2.1km

Address:No 13 Liongate Enterprise Park, CR4 4NY
Phone:020 8646 5160
Classes:4



Swb Autos Limited
2.2km

Address:Rear Of 688 London Road, SM3 9BY
Phone:020 8644 0929
Classes:4



Mot Shop 2003
2.2km

Address:Rear Of Wandle Service Station, SM4 6AW
Phone:020 8640 9948
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:7:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Onslow Motors Limited
2.3km

Address:100 Green Lane, KT4 8AS
Phone:020 8330 5600
Classes:1,2,4



Sutton & Cheam Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 2, SM3 9QE
Phone:020 8644 4140
Website:suttonandcheammotrepairs.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motest New Malden
2.4km

Address:300 Burlington Road, KT3 4NH
Phone:020 8949 0202
Website:www.motest.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Safari Cars Limited
2.4km

Address:Unit 4 Batsworth Road, CR4 3BX
Phone:020 8685 0123
Classes:4,5,7



Capital Cars
2.4km

Address:2-4 Pepys Road, SW20 8NH
Phone:020 8946 2896
Classes:4



Wimbledon Town Garage
2.5km

Address:68-70 Windsor Avenue, SW19 2RR
Phone:020 8542 0999
Classes:4



Dmw Deen Motorworks
2.5km

Address:Unit 3 Dalton House, SW19 2RR
Phone:020 8543 6129
Classes:4



Rutlish Autocare Centre Limited
2.5km

Address:Rutlish Road, SW19 1LY
Phone:020 8542 3269
Classes:4,7



Shannon Corner Service Centre Limited
2.6km

Address:208 To 212 Burlington Road, KT3 4NP
Phone:020 8942 9666
Website:scscuk.com
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Threeways Motors
2.6km

Address:Gem Yard, SM1 3AA
Phone:020 8644 0012
Website:www.threewaysmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Peter Ostling Motor Service Specialist Limited
2.6km

Address:Gem Yard, SM1 3AA
Phone:020 8644 2935
Classes:4



Plough Lane Coachworks
2.6km

Address:60 Sunningdale Road, SM1 2JS
Phone:02086449687
Classes:4



Fosters Garage Services
2.6km

Address:Unit 1 To 4, CR4 3BW
Phone:020 8646 2001
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
2.6km

Address:57 Kingston Road, SW19 1JN
Phone:020 8542 3557
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



Kwik Fit
2.6km

Address:12 Kingston Road, SW19 2QW
Phone:020 8542 0233
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



Mgm Auto Engineers
2.7km

Address:Units 2 And 3, CR4 4BE
Phone:020 8648 2922
Classes:4



Mgm Tyres & Mots
2.7km

Address:339 London Road, CR4 4BE
Phone:020 8648 4900
Classes:4



Sunray Motors
2.7km

Address:17 Cheam Common Road, KT4 8LT
Phone:020 8337 7741
Classes:4



Auto Express Sutton Limited
2.7km

Address:312-314 High Street, SM1 1PR
Phone:020 8287 1234
Website:www.autoexpressltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Hunt Trucks Limited
2.7km

Address:11 Lyon Road, SW19 2RL
Phone:020 8417 0983
Classes:4,5,7



T R Autos Wimbledon
2.7km

Address:Unit 23 Riverside Business Park, SW19 2RL
Phone:020 8540 6537
Classes:4,7



The Owners Club Uk Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 15 Riverside Business Park, SW19 2RL
Phone:020 8544 0600
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



The South London Garage Limited
2.7km

Address:10 Wandle Way, CR4 4NB
Phone:020 8648 0726
Classes:4



Willow Motor Works
2.7km

Address:Wandle Way, CR4 4NB
Phone:020 8685 9515
Classes:4



New Generation Cars
2.8km

Address:Unit A Elm Grove Industrial Estate, SW19 4HE
Phone:020 8946 0089
Website:www.new-generation-cars.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:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Church Hill Motors
2.8km

Address:126 Abbotts Road, SM3 9SX
Phone:020 8644 3777
Classes:4



Merton Autotechnics Limited
2.8km

Address:Unit 5 Station Road, SW19 2LP
Phone:020 8543 1233
Classes:4



Tms Motor Spares & Repairs
2.8km

Address:R/o 207 Gander Green Lane, SM1 2EZ
Phone:020 8644 2888
Classes:4



Gb Autos
2.8km

Address:16a Cheam Common, KT4 8RW
Phone:020 8330 6090
Website:www.volvospecialists-gbautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Samsons Automotive Industries Limited
2.9km

Address:Unit 19 Willow Business Park, CR4 4NA
Phone:020 86402221
Classes:4,7



Sm Coachworks And Mot
2.9km

Address:Unit 2 Abbey Industrial Estate, CR4 4NA
Phone:020 8640 2825
Classes:4,5,7



Samsons Automotive Industries Limited
2.9km

Address:113a Hardy Road, SW19 1JB
Phone:020 8542 3452
Classes:4



Sgt Motorcycles
3.0km

Address:160 Merton Road, SW19 1EG
Phone:020 8540 0889
Classes:1,2



Wimbledon Audi
3.0km

Address:Unit 4 Prince Georges Road, SW19 2PX
Phone:020 8687 5600
Website:www.audi.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Oakhill Garage
3.1km

Address:Erskine Road, SM1 3AS
Phone:020 8643 6175
Website:www.oakhill-garage.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Orchard Garage
3.2km

Address:Unit 6 Chantry Court, SM5 2DG
Phone:020 8773 1658
Classes:4



Dj Garages
3.3km

Address:46 St Andrews Road, SM5 2DY
Phone:020 8669 2344
Classes:4



Astec Garage Services Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 3 Menin Works, CR4 3HG
Phone:020 8241 2711
Classes:4



Mcmullen Motors
3.3km

Address:Rear Of 252 London Road, CR4 3HD
Phone:020 8648 6183
Website:plus.google.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Hartgate Motorcycles Limited
3.3km

Address:20-28 Upper Green East, CR4 2PE
Phone:020 8648 5395
Classes:1,2



S Early Motor Company Limited
3.4km

Address:7 Clarendon Grove, CR4 2PH
Phone:020 8640 2124
Classes:4



Byron Garage Limited
3.4km

Address:31a Byron Avenue, SM1 3RA
Phone:020 8642 8788
Classes:4



Wimbledon Car Care
3.4km

Address:163-171 Haydons Road, SW19 8TB
Phone:020 8542 0126
Classes:4



Autocare Mitcham
3.7km

Address:174 London Road, CR4 3LD
Phone:020 8648 7392
Classes:4



The Sutton And Cheam Car Service Limited
3.7km

Address:4 St James Road, SM1 2BA
Phone:020 8642 6567
Classes:4



Queens Road Motors
3.7km

Address:152 Queens Road, SW19 8LX
Phone:020 8542 1496
Classes:4



Dee Bee Mot Limited
3.7km

Address:84/86 High Street, SW19 2BY
Phone:020 8540 7163
Classes:1,2,4



Diagnostic And Basic Automotive Limited
3.9km

Address:134 London Road, CR4 3LB
Phone:020 8648 6883
Website:www.dandbautomotive.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Carcare (Mitcham)
3.9km

Address:118-120 London Road, CR4 3LB
Phone:020 8640 7750
Classes:4



Pd Vehicle Services Limited
3.9km

Address:3 Soho Mills, SM6 7HN
Phone:020 8669 1454
Website:www.pdvehicleservices.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mitcham Service Station
3.9km

Address:29 To 33 Streatham Road, CR4 2AD
Phone:020 8648 9841
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:8:30pm12:00am
Sunday:12:00am12:00pm



Hackbridge Mot And Service Centre Limited
3.9km

Address:Units 7 And 8 Restmor Way, SM6 7AH
Phone:020 8669 2277
Website:www.theteststation.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



Auto Mot Wimbledon
3.9km

Address:318 Haydons Road, SW19 8JZ
Phone:020 8543 4455
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Test Station
3.9km

Address:Station Depot, SM6 7BJ
Phone:020 8669 7444
Website:www.theteststation.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



Go Vauxhall
4.1km

Address:80 Plough Lane, SW19 8HA
Phone:020 8605 9320
Classes:4,7



Penrith Road Motors
4.1km

Address:2a Penrith Road, KT3 3QS
Phone:020 8942 1888
Classes:4



Currie Motors Kingston
4.1km

Address:A3 Coombe Flyover, SW20 0AD
Phone:020 8949 3333
Website:www.curriemotors.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Cougar Services Limited
4.1km

Address:1a- 1c Longley Road, SW17 9LA
Phone:020 8767 5553
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00am
Tuesday:8:00am6:00am
Wednesday:8:00am6:00am
Thursday:8:00am6:00am
Friday:8:00am6:00am
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stoppies
4.2km

Address:R/o 218 London Road, SM6 7EA
Phone:020 8773 2613
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
4.2km

Address:66 London Road, SW17 9HP
Phone:02086851921
Classes:4



Mac Motorcycles
4.2km

Address:180 High Street, SW17 0SF
Phone:020 8672 4631
Website:www.macmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am3:30pm
Sunday:Closed



M&d Autos
4.2km

Address:26 Elm Road, KT3 3HB
Phone:020 8942 1911
Website:www.manddautosnewmalden.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



Pharoah And Fox Limited
4.2km

Address:Rear Of 2 Inglemere Road, CR4 2BT
Phone:020 8648 3128
Website:www.pandfmot.co.uk
Classes:3,4



Dees Of Wimbledon
4.3km

Address:67 Plough Lane, SW17 0BW
Phone:02089469000
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
4.4km

Address:268 London Road, SM6 7DJ
Phone:020 8647 5059
Classes:4



Lamba Motorcycles Limited
4.5km

Address:118-132 High Street, SM5 3AE
Phone:020 8647 4851
Classes:1,2



Carpenters Garage
4.5km

Address:70a Brightwell Crescent, SW17 9AE
Phone:020 8672 6213
Classes:1,2



Carpenters Garage
4.5km

Address:69-71 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH
Phone:020 8672 6213
Website:carpentersgarage.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Stadium Mot
4.5km

Address:Plough Lane, SW17 0BL
Phone:020 8879 3078
Classes:4



Banstead Road Garage
4.6km

Address:70 Banstead Road, SM5 3NL
Phone:020 8642 2242
Website:www.bansteadroadgarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brew Garage Services Limited
4.6km

Address:Manheim Auctions, SW17 0BH
Phone:02089474190
Classes:4



Bramley Auto Repairs
4.6km

Address:223 Streatham Road, CR4 2AJ
Phone:020 8640 0305
Classes:4



Car Care (Tooting)
4.7km

Address:882 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NB
Phone:02087677186
Classes:4



Autocare Motors Limited
4.7km

Address:Phillipe House, KT3 3NE
Phone:020 8336 0003
Classes:4



Just The Ticket
4.7km

Address:Unit D Wellington Crescent, KT3 3NE
Phone:020 8336 1111
Classes:4,5,7



A M C
4.7km

Address:668-678 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NP
Phone:02089449966
Classes:4



Autotec Workshop
4.8km

Address:Unit 1 Apsley House, KT3 3NJ
Phone:020 8336 1365
Website:www.autotecworkshop.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



West London Ford & Escort Dealers
4.8km

Address:632/640 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NT
Phone:020 8944 8388
Classes:4,5,7



Elmwood Vehicles Limited
4.8km

Address:278 Kingston Road, KT19 0SH
Phone:020 8394 2847
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare Mot
4.8km

Address:Unit B Redhouse Road, CR0 3AQ
Phone:020 8664 8855
Website:www.autocarebodyworks.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Regina Motors
4.8km

Address:201 Seely Road, SW17 9RA
Phone:020 8769 7289
Website:www.reginamotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:45am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:45am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:45am6:00pm
Thursday:8:45am6:00pm
Friday:8:45am6:00pm
Saturday:8:45am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Bt Fleet Limited
4.9km

Address:Wimbledon Garage, SW19 8UG
Phone:020 8944 0215
Classes:4,7



Tfl Service Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:52-56 Weir Road, SW19 8UG
Phone:020 8944 6660
Classes:4,7



H & S Motors (Tooting) Limited
4.9km

Address:15a Selkirk Road, SW17 0ER
Phone:020 8682 3434
Classes:4,5,7



Springbok Garage
4.9km

Address:110 Totterdown Street, SW17 8TA
Phone:02086726904
Classes:4



Merityre Of Kingston
5.0km

Address:18 To 24 Kingston Hill, KT2 7HN
Phone:02089746400
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
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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