Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SM6 9ER 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 SM6 9ER

We managed to find 110 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SM6 9ER. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

J And T Motor Services
0.7km

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



Jack Rose Limited
0.9km

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



J N Smart Repair Services Limited
0.9km

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



Auto Test & Tyres Limited
0.9km

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



Dees Of Croydon
0.9km

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



Jemca
0.9km

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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
1.1km

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



Rapley Motors
1.1km

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



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
1.2km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
1.3km

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



Cooper Croydon
1.6km

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



A&b Motors
1.6km

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



Regency Car Centre
2.1km

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



Jemca
2.2km

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



Motorsmart Uk Limited
2.2km

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



Lamba Motorcycles Limited
2.2km

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



Kwik Fit
2.3km

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



Ancaster Group Limited
2.3km

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



Robins & Day Croydon
2.3km

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



Allbikes (Surrey) Limited
2.3km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
2.3km

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



Kwik Fit
2.4km

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



M G Autos
2.4km

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



Newton Honda
2.4km

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



Foxley Motors Limited
2.4km

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



Towergold Limited
2.4km

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



2 Wheels Ahead
2.5km

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



Fleetline Coachworks Limited
2.5km

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



I Auto Uk Croydon
2.5km

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



Kens Autos Uk Limited
2.5km

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



B And W Motor Company
2.6km

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



Pini Autocentre Limited
2.6km

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



Sovereign Cars
2.6km

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



Goldhawk Service And Mot Station
2.6km

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



Go Vauxhall
2.6km

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



P Kingham Limited
2.7km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
2.8km

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



Stoppies
2.8km

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



Carl Rosner Automobiles Limited
2.8km

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



Doves Croydon
2.8km

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



Banstead Road Garage
2.9km

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



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
2.9km

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



Hackbridge Mot And Service Centre Limited
2.9km

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



Veolia Es Cleanaway (Uk) Limited
3.0km

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



Sam Motor
3.0km

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



The Test Station
3.1km

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



Croydon Mot Centre Limited
3.2km

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



Kwik Fit
3.2km

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



Pd Vehicle Services Limited
3.2km

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



Kavanagh Auto Centres Limited
3.3km

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



Kwik Car Hire (Uk) Limited
3.4km

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



Dj Garages
3.4km

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



Emg Croydon
3.5km

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



Orchard Garage
3.5km

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



Mercedes-Benz Croydon
3.5km

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



Doble Motorcycles
3.5km

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



Halfords Autocentre
3.5km

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



Coulsdon Service Centre
3.5km

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



Surrey Breakdown Limited
3.5km

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



Byron Garage Limited
3.6km

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



Strand Motor Company Limited
3.6km

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



J&a Autos Limited
3.7km

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



Motor Village Croydon
3.7km

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



Renault Croydon
3.8km

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



Molbee Motors
3.8km

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



Oakhill Garage
3.8km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited (Coulsdon)
3.8km

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



Auto Fix
3.8km

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



Motorline Volkswagen
3.8km

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



Beadles Kia Coulsdon
3.8km

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



Coulsdon Audi
3.8km

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



Kwik-Fit
3.9km

Address:173-181 St James Road, CR0 2BS
Phone:020 8684 6167
Classes:4



Motaplus Garage
3.9km

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



Chipstead Valley Garage Limited
3.9km

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



Auto-Tech Enterprises Limited
3.9km

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



Now Garages
4.0km

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



Autocare Mot
4.0km

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



Las Mot Centre
4.1km

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



Southern Motor Group Croydon
4.1km

Address:22 Lansdowne Road, CR0 2BD
Phone:020 8680 5533
Classes:4,5,7



Mayday Autocentre Plc
4.1km

Address:2a Tavistock Grove, CR0 2BH
Phone:020 8684 9370
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Maverick Motorcycles
4.1km

Address:210-212 St James Road, CR0 2BW
Phone:020 8665 4747
Classes:1,2



D And S Motors
4.2km

Address:42 Windmill Road, CR0 2XP
Phone:02086843328
Classes:4



Dtr European Sports Cars Limited
4.2km

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



Thornton Heath Motors
4.2km

Address:2a To 4 Mayday Road, CR7 7HL
Phone:020 8684 1960
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Croydon)
4.2km

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



Autorite Limited
4.3km

Address:60-61 Leslie Park Road, CR0 6TP
Phone:020 8655 0555
Website:www.croydonautorepairs.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



P D Motors Croydon Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 1 Prospect Works, CR0 2EB
Phone:020 8684 2002
Classes:4



In Moto Limited
4.4km

Address:Faraday House, CR0 2BQ
Phone:020 8689 2341
Classes:1,2



Ansam Autocentre Limited
4.4km

Address:7 Gladstone Road, CR0 2BQ
Phone:020 8689 2207
Classes:4



The Pond Garage
4.5km

Address:9-11 Thornton Road, CR7 6BD
Phone:020 8684 1404
Classes:4



Lot Mot Centre Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit D Hampton Road Industrial Estate, CR0 2XG
Phone:0208 684 0955
Classes:4



Portman Cars
4.6km

Address:119 123 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 6PU
Phone:02086562001
Classes:4



Threeways Motors
4.6km

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
4.6km

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



The Sutton And Cheam Car Service Limited
4.6km

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



Auto Express Sutton Limited
4.7km

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



C And S Auto Repairs
4.7km

Address:Unit 1, CR7 6AA
Phone:020 8665 9404
Classes:4



Maston Motors
4.7km

Address:1a Boulogne Road, CR0 2QT
Phone:020 8684 9875
Classes:4



Carmot Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 2 Tait Road, CR0 2DP
Phone:02086830047
Classes:4



Dh Car And Truck Services Limited
4.7km

Address:231c Bensham Lane, CR7 7ET
Phone:02086655853
Classes:4,5,7



Elite Auto Centre
4.8km

Address:127 Northcote Road, CR0 2HZ
Phone:020 8689 5544
Classes:4



The Belmont Garage Limited
4.9km

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



Sovereign Trade
4.9km

Address:224a Whitehorse Road, CR0 2LB
Phone:020 8665 1211
Website:www.thesovereigngroup.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kens Autos Selhurst Limited
4.9km

Address:226 Whitehorse Road, CR0 2LB
Phone:020 8665 9555
Classes:4



Harwoods Of Surrey
4.9km

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



Rose Hill Park Garage Limited
4.9km

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



Samsons Automotive Industries Limited
4.9km

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



Sm Coachworks And Mot
4.9km

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



Robe And Hitchens Tudor Limited
4.9km

Address:127 Marlpit Lane, CR5 2HH
Phone:01737 552327
Classes:4,7



Vorne Motorsports
4.9km

Address:145 Limpsfield Road, CR2 9LG
Phone:02086515344
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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