Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SM5 4AD 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 SM5 4AD

We managed to find 99 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SM5 4AD. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Regency Car Centre
0.4km

Address:132 Stanley Park Road, SM5 3JG
Phone:020 8669 1996
Classes:4



Rapley Motors
0.9km

Address:1 Woodcote Green, SM6 9NN
Phone:020 8647 4150
Classes:4



Auto Test & Tyres Limited
1.1km

Address:111-113 Stafford Road, SM6 9AP
Phone:02087733622
Classes:4



Banstead Road Garage
1.3km

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



Lamba Motorcycles Limited
1.3km

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



J And T Motor Services
1.4km

Address:173 To 177 Stafford Road, SM6 9BT
Phone:020 8669 4112
Website:www.jtmotorservices-wallington.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik Fit
2.0km

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



Byron Garage Limited
2.2km

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



Jack Rose Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 22, CR0 4RU
Phone:02087609995
Classes:4



J N Smart Repair Services Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 12 Silverwing Industrial Estate, CR0 4RU
Phone:020 8686 3550
Classes:4



Orchard Garage
2.4km

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



Hackbridge Mot And Service Centre Limited
2.4km

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



Dj Garages
2.4km

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



Stoppies
2.4km

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



Oakhill Garage
2.5km

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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit 9, CR0 4TU
Phone:020 8686 4425
Classes:4,5,7



Jemca
2.6km

Address:55 To 57 Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
Phone:02086495900
Classes:4



Dees Of Croydon
2.6km

Address:2 Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
Phone:020 8686 8888
Classes:4,7



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 5 Mariner Business Centre, CR0 4GE
Phone:020 8686 1234
Classes:4,5,7



Cooper Croydon
2.7km

Address:Croydon Road, CR0 4QE
Phone:020 8288 7779
Classes:4



A&b Motors
2.7km

Address:Unit 29 The Io Centre, CR0 4QE
Phone:020 8774 9878
Classes:4,7



The Test Station
2.8km

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



Motorsmart Uk Limited
2.8km

Address:35 Beddington Lane, CR0 4TJ
Phone:020 8688 8154
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



National Tyres & Autocare
2.8km

Address:596 Purley Way, CR0 4RF
Phone:020 8680 9884
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



Pd Vehicle Services Limited
2.9km

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



The Sutton And Cheam Car Service Limited
3.0km

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



Threeways Motors
3.2km

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
3.2km

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



Auto Express Sutton Limited
3.2km

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



Jemca
3.2km

Address:Unit 4 & 4a Mill Lane Trading Estate, CR0 4AA
Phone:020 8649 5900
Classes:4



The Belmont Garage Limited
3.3km

Address:36 Station Road, SM2 6BS
Phone:020 8643 5451
Classes:4



I Auto Uk Croydon
3.4km

Address:24 Progress Way, CR0 4XD
Phone:020 3701 4321
Classes:4,7



Fleetline Coachworks Limited
3.4km

Address:16 Progress Way, CR0 4XD
Phone:020 8680 8888
Classes:4,5,7



National Tyres & Autocare
3.5km

Address:317 Purley Way, CR0 4NU
Phone:02086814980
Classes:4



Allbikes (Surrey) Limited
3.5km

Address:2-4 Bridge Parade, CR8 2DA
Phone:020 8763 4242
Classes:1,2



Go Vauxhall
3.5km

Address:Unit 5, CR0 4XG
Phone:020 8604 1000
Classes:4



Rose Hill Park Garage Limited
3.6km

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



Foxley Motors Limited
3.6km

Address:Rear Of 14 To 16 Godstone Road, CR8 2DB
Phone:02086604932
Classes:4



Kavanagh Auto Centres Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 18 Beddington Cross, CR0 4XH
Phone:020 8394 4999
Classes:4,5,7



Tms Motor Spares & Repairs
3.8km

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



Doble Motorcycles
3.8km

Address:1 Dobles Close, CR5 2EZ
Phone:020 8668 8851
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
3.9km

Address:453 Brighton Road, CR2 6EW
Phone:02086681159
Classes:4



Surrey Breakdown Limited
3.9km

Address:Surrey Garage, CR5 2BQ
Phone:020 8668 2456
Classes:4



Coulsdon Service Centre
3.9km

Address:Unit 4 Leaden Hill Industrial Estate, CR5 2BQ
Phone:020 8668 8845
Classes:4



Chipstead Valley Garage Limited
3.9km

Address:180 Chipstead Valley Road, CR5 3BB
Phone:020 8763 8886
Classes:4



Robins & Day Croydon
4.0km

Address:443a Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 8668 5435
Classes:4



Ancaster Group Limited
4.0km

Address:433-441 Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 865 56300
Classes:4



Renault Croydon
4.0km

Address:305 Brighton Road, CR5 2NH
Phone:02082764000
Classes:4



Plough Lane Coachworks
4.0km

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



Auto Fix
4.0km

Address:224 Brighton Road, CR5 2NF
Phone:02087632229
Classes:4



Veolia Es Cleanaway (Uk) Limited
4.0km

Address:Veolia Croydon Workshop, CR0 3RL
Phone:020 8255 2755 /2756
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Sam Motor
4.0km

Address:28 Factory Lane, CR0 3RL
Phone:020 8688 5707
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Coulsdon)
4.0km

Address:51 Station Approach, CR5 2NR
Phone:020 8763 1830
Classes:4



Newton Honda
4.0km

Address:409 Brighton Road, CR2 6ES
Phone:02086880392
Classes:4,7



M G Autos
4.1km

Address:3 Avon Path, CR2 6AX
Phone:8667 0226
Classes:4



Coulsdon Audi
4.1km

Address:5 Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8645 2200
Website:www.audi.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Beadles Kia Coulsdon
4.1km

Address:Unit 6 Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8617 3000
Classes:4



Motorline Volkswagen
4.1km

Address:Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8603 0100
Classes:4



Towergold Limited
4.1km

Address:281-289 Brighton Road, CR2 6EQ
Phone:020 8686 0212
Classes:4



2 Wheels Ahead
4.1km

Address:173 Brighton Road, CR2 6EH
Phone:020 8681 5050
Classes:1,2



Sutton & Cheam Limited
4.2km

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



Kens Autos Uk Limited
4.2km

Address:85 Brighton Road, CR2 6EE
Phone:02086669498
Classes:4,5,7



B And W Motor Company
4.2km

Address:57 Brighton Road, CR2 6ED
Phone:020 8688 8478
Website:www.bwmotorco.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:45pm
Thursday:8:00am5:45pm
Friday:8:00am5:45pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sovereign Cars
4.2km

Address:96a South End, CR0 1DQ
Phone:07956372224
Classes:4



Goldhawk Service And Mot Station
4.2km

Address:86 South End, CR0 1DQ
Phone:02086863900
Classes:4



P Kingham Limited
4.2km

Address:40 Keens Road, CR0 1AH
Phone:02086804300
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Croydon
4.2km

Address:76-78 Purley Way, CR0 3JP
Phone:020 8665 4540
Classes:4,5,7



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
4.2km

Address:20a Lower Coombe Street, CR0 1AA
Phone:020 8686 6556
Classes:4



Pini Autocentre Limited
4.2km

Address:40 Haling Road, CR2 6HS
Phone:02086812800
Classes:4,7



Autocare Mot
4.3km

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



Kwik Fit
4.3km

Address:3 Mitcham Road, CR0 3RU
Phone:020 8649 9160
Classes:4



Croydon Mot Centre Limited
4.3km

Address:34 Pitlake, CR0 3RA
Phone:020 8680 2860
Website:www.croydonmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
4.4km

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



Now Garages
4.4km

Address:604 Mitcham Road, CR0 3AA
Phone:020 8684 5004
Classes:4



Carl Rosner Automobiles Limited
4.4km

Address:Station Approach, CR2 0PL
Phone:020 8657 0121
Website:www.carlrosner.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Samsons Automotive Industries Limited
4.4km

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



Sm Coachworks And Mot
4.4km

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



Doves Croydon
4.4km

Address:232 Selsdon Road, CR2 6PL
Phone:020 8688 3656
Classes:4



Dtr European Sports Cars Limited
4.4km

Address:Unit 28 Breakfield, CR5 2HS
Phone:020 8645 5050
Website:www.dtrsports.com
Classes: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



Church Hill Motors
4.5km

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



J&a Autos Limited
4.5km

Address:109 Canterbury Road, CR0 3HH
Phone:020 3719 7887
Classes:4,7



Motor Village Croydon
4.5km

Address:121 Canterbury Road, CR0 3HH
Phone:020 8683 1000
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.5km

Address:Unit 1, CR0 3LN
Phone:020 8681 0795
Classes:4,7



Emg Croydon
4.6km

Address:17 Montague Road, CR9 3DU
Phone:020 8688 8341
Website:www.emglondon.co.uk
Classes:4



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
4.6km

Address:Selsdon Goods Yard, CR2 0EA
Phone:02086885552
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Car Hire (Uk) Limited
4.6km

Address:Kch Mot Centre, CR0 3SE
Phone:020 8686 6284
Classes:4



Auto-Tech Enterprises Limited
4.6km

Address:115 Boston Road, CR0 3EH
Phone:020 8689 6899
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Strand Motor Company Limited
4.6km

Address:156-158 Handcroft Road, CR0 3LE
Phone:020 8686 0868
Website:www.strandmotorco.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The South London Garage Limited
4.7km

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



Willow Motor Works
4.7km

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



Fawngrove Garage Limited
4.7km

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



Motaplus Garage
4.7km

Address:Canterbury Road, CR0 3PY
Phone:020 8664 9191
Classes:4



Mot Shop 2003
4.7km

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



Auto Express Services Limited
4.8km

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



Fergussons Auto Services Limited
4.8km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited (Croydon)
4.8km

Address:114-116 Thornton Road, CR7 6BB
Phone:020 8664 9410
Classes:4



Molbee Motors
4.9km

Address:1 Kidderminster Road, CR0 2UF
Phone:020 8686 4037
Classes:4



Harwoods Of Surrey
4.9km

Address:Brighton Road, CR5 3EA
Phone:01737552020
Classes:4



Las Mot Centre
4.9km

Address:464 London Road, CR0 2SS
Phone:020 8684 6200
Website:www.lasmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



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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