Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SO18 6BP 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 SO18 6BP

We managed to find 88 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SO18 6BP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Magna Mazda
0.4km

Address:Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW
Phone:02380 443344
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.2km

Address:165 Bitterne Road, SO18 1BH
Phone:023 8033 1742
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



Len Harfield Ltd
1.5km

Address:T/a Bitterne Park Garage, SO18 1FX
Phone:023 8055 5860
Website:www.lenharfieldltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Kinleys Garage
1.5km

Address:Unit 1a Kemps Quay Ind Park, SO18 1BZ
Phone:02380 222657
Classes:4



Hilton Motors
1.6km

Address:Bond Road Garage, SO18 1LH
Phone:023 8055 5600
Website:www.hiltonmotors.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



Sholing Service Station
1.8km

Address:19/21 Botany Bay Road, SO19 8LT
Phone:023 8042 2888
Website:www.nationalrail.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



New Chapel Garage
1.9km

Address:34 High Street, SO30 3DR
Phone:023 8047 4553
Website:www.newchapelgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Doubletake Motorcycles Ltd
1.9km

Address:Bond Street, SO14 5QA
Phone:023 8057 7858
Website:www.doubletakemotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Woolston Auto Engineering Ltd
1.9km

Address:Unit V3 Willments Ind Estate, SO19 7HS
Phone:02380431184
Classes:4



William Street Services Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 1, SO14 5QH
Phone:023 8022 2521
Website:www.williamstreetservices.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Viking Garages Ltd
2.0km

Address:Viking House, SO30 3DS
Phone:02380 473773
Classes:4



Hi Q (Elite Garages)
2.3km

Address:135 155 Northam Road, SO14 0QG
Phone:023 8023 4599
Website:www.elitegarages.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spitfire Garage
2.3km

Address:Spitfire Quay, SO19 7GB
Phone:02380 422716
Classes:4,5,7



Taj Mot Station
2.4km

Address:Unit 4, SO14 0SP
Phone:02380 337500
Classes:1,2,4



Taj Mot Station
2.4km

Address:Unit 13, SO14 0SP
Phone:02380 337500
Classes:4,5,7



Dyke Services
2.4km

Address:182 Portsmouth Road, SO19 9AQ
Phone:02380441007
Classes:4



Freeborn Garages Ltd
2.4km

Address:12 Rochester Street, SO14 5QW
Phone:02380331144
Classes:4



Church Garage
2.5km

Address:21-35 St Denys Road, SO17 2GJ
Phone:02381290290
Classes:4



Atr Motors
2.5km

Address:Unit 3, SO17 3EA
Phone:02380554424
Classes:4



Station Motors
2.5km

Address:Portsmouth Road, SO19 9AF
Phone:02380448468
Classes:4



Saleks Motors Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit 4, SO14 0QL
Phone:023 8023 5534
Website:www.saleksmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am5:00pm
Thursday:6:30am5:00pm
Friday:6:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pete Spacagna Motor Services Ltd
2.5km

Address:281 Empress Road, SO14 0JX
Phone:02380236999
Classes:4



T G Services
2.5km

Address:Unit 26, SO19 7GA
Phone:02380 438323
Classes:4



Radcliffe Road Garage
2.5km

Address:15 Radcliffe Road, SO14 0PH
Phone:02380221062
Classes:4



Regal Autosport International Ltd
2.5km

Address:72-82 Belgrave Road, SO17 3AN
Phone:02380 558636
Classes:4



Pitter Commercials Ltd
2.5km

Address:Botley Road, SO30 3HA
Phone:02380477125
Classes:4,5,7



Taj Auto Tech Ltd
2.5km

Address:157-179 Empress Road, SO14 0JW
Phone:02380636258
Classes:4,5,7



J S Autos
2.5km

Address:38 Empress Road, SO14 0JW
Phone:02380211993
Classes:4



Freeborn Service Centre
2.5km

Address:Stadium Motor Village, SO14 5RG
Phone:02380331144
Classes:4



South Hants Garage Services Ltd
2.6km

Address:Unit 14, SO14 0SQ
Phone:023 8067 1306
Website:www.mot-southampton-shg.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hodges
2.7km

Address:Unit B Kingsbury Road, SO14 0JT
Phone:02380 230665
Classes:4



Common Barn
2.7km

Address:Roddington Forge, SO30 3HQ
Phone:02380 471060
Classes:3,4



Hamble Motors Ltd
2.7km

Address:493 495 Bursledon Road, SO19 8NJ
Phone:023 8040 7400
Website:www.hamblemotors.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Picador Plc
2.8km

Address:Portsmouth Road, SO19 9RP
Phone:023 8044 9232
Website:www.picadorplc.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



E & J Jarvis Ltd
2.8km

Address:56 78 Onslow Road, SO14 0JN
Phone:023 8022 9297
Website:www.ejjarvis.co.uk
Classes:4



Nichols Town Garage
2.9km

Address:Granville Street, SO14 5FQ
Phone:02380333313
Classes:4



Bcl Auto Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 1 Endle Street, SO14 5GZ
Phone:023 8022 7766
Website:www.bclautocentre.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Easy Fit Auto
3.0km

Address:Banquet House, SO14 5FN
Phone:023 8063 7682
Website:www.easyfitmot.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Express Mot
3.0km

Address:11 Endle Street, SO14 5FZ
Phone:02380 633200
Classes:4



Foxtec Services Ltd
3.0km

Address:Unit 2-3, SO14 5GN
Phone:02380 333927
Classes:4



Hampton Park Garage
3.0km

Address:306-310 Burgess Road, SO16 3BJ
Phone:02380 584207
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.0km

Address:115 Lodge Road, SO14 6RE
Phone:02380224488
Classes:4



C W F Poulten Ltd
3.0km

Address:Weston Grove Garage, SO19 9EP
Phone:02380448778
Classes:4



J R L Autos
3.1km

Address:30-34 Cambridge Road, SO14 6TB
Phone:023 8022 1542
Website:www.jrlautos.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
3.3km

Address:Hedge End Trade Park, SO30 2UH
Phone:01489796633
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Southampton
3.3km

Address:George Curl Way, SO18 2RZ
Phone:02380619044
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 12, SO30 2JN
Phone:01489 782225
Classes:4



H A Fox Southampton
3.3km

Address:73 The Avenue, SO17 1BL
Phone:02380 234600
Classes:4



Hunters Land Rover
3.3km

Address:The Avenue, SO17 1BL
Phone:02380215800
Classes:4



Mayfield Garage Ltd
3.3km

Address:Archery Road, SO19 9GG
Phone:02380449776
Classes:4



Doves Southampton
3.4km

Address:75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL
Phone:08709049830
Classes:4



Masterfit Doves Southampton
3.4km

Address:75 The Avenue, SO17 1AL
Phone:02380330066
Classes:4



Tyre & Auto Southampton
3.5km

Address:170-176 Burgess Road, SO16 3HH
Phone:023 8067 7468
Website:www.tyre-auto-southampton.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 9c, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 798383
Classes:4,7



Autotune Garage Services Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 10c Herald Industrial Estate, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 797676
Classes:1,2,4



Tyreshops Garage Services
3.5km

Address:Unit 8a, SO30 2JW
Phone:01489 787350
Website:www.hedgeendtyres.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sundays Hill Mot Centre
3.5km

Address:Foord Road, SO30 0DB
Phone:02380406944
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
3.6km

Address:14 Queensway, SO14 3GT
Phone:02380335052
Classes:4



Eastleigh Borough Council
3.6km

Address:Hedge End Depot, SO30 2RA
Phone:023 8068 8389
Classes:4,5,7



Hedge End Autocentre Ltd
3.7km

Address:Unit 7 Mayflower Park, SO30 2HE
Phone:01489 797878
Classes:1,2,3,4



Snows Toyota Hedge End
3.7km

Address:Snows House, SO30 2HE
Phone:01489 799820
Classes:4



Peter Cooper Hedge End
3.9km

Address:Coopers Roundabout, SO30 2WA
Phone:01489783434
Classes:4



Crescent Motorcycle Co Ltd
4.1km

Address:Lowford Hill, SO31 8ES
Phone:02380 403203
Classes:1,2



Hendy Honda
4.2km

Address:Ocean House, SO15 1GY
Phone:023 8023 5500
Website:www.hendyhonda.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Hendy Ford Southampton
4.2km

Address:Warwick House, SO15 1SZ
Phone:02380386222
Classes:4



Richmond Southampton
4.2km

Address:West Quay Road, SO15 1BW
Phone:02380333435
Classes:4



Mots @ Toms Ltd
4.3km

Address:Trailer House, SO15 1GZ
Phone:02380 330942
Classes:4



Europa Car Company Of Bursledon
4.3km

Address:School Road, SO31 8BU
Phone:02380402244
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
4.3km

Address:Unit 45, SO15 1HG
Phone:02380 638883
Classes:4



Tyreland
4.3km

Address:37 City Industrial Estate, SO15 1HG
Phone:023 8023 2600
Website:www.protyre.co.uk
Classes:4,7



My Purple Garage
4.4km

Address:Unit 1, SO15 1HA
Phone:02380638144
Classes:4



Quayside Motor Engineers Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 2, SO15 1HA
Phone:02380 638628
Classes:4



Westland Motors Southampton Ltd
4.5km

Address:81 Shirley Road, SO15 3FE
Phone:02380220322
Classes:4



Atherley Garage Ltd
4.5km

Address:121 Malmesbury Road, SO15 5FJ
Phone:023 8063 1861
Website:www.atherley-garage.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Netley Garage Ltd
4.6km

Address:36 Victoria Road, SO31 5DG
Phone:023 8045 3233
Website:www.netley-garage.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



Mots Only
4.7km

Address:Unit 3 Park Business Centre, SO15 3US
Phone:02380330440
Classes:4



Hampshire Motorcycle Centre
4.7km

Address:222 Shirley Road, SO15 3FL
Phone:023 8022 4895
Website:adtkawasaki.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Abbey Auto Repairs
4.8km

Address:Unit 5 Hound Farm, SO31 5FS
Phone:023 8045 7013
Website:http.www.yellowtom.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



K 2 Carriages Ltd
4.8km

Address:Marls Road, SO30 2EY
Phone:01489785551
Classes:4



Paynes Road Mot
4.9km

Address:113 Paynes Road, SO15 3BX
Phone:02380221223
Classes:4



Cat Uk Services Ltd
4.9km

Address:Herbert Walker Avenue, SO15 1HJ
Phone:02380 724800
Classes:4,5,7



Shirley Garage Ltd
4.9km

Address:3 Pitt Road, SO15 3FQ
Phone:02380 211310
Classes:4,5,7



Dial An Mot
4.9km

Address:Unit F1 Liners Industrial Estate, SO15 3FQ
Phone:02380 332960
Classes:4



Motorhouse Src Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit B1 Liners Industrial Est, SO15 3FQ
Phone:02380220237
Classes:1,2,4



Barry Motor Trade
4.9km

Address:Unit G2, SO15 3FQ
Phone:07842770564
Classes:4



Pitt Stop Garage Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit B5 Pitt Road, SO15 3FQ
Phone:023 8033 7227
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:45pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:45pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:45pm
Thursday:7:00am5:45pm
Friday:7:00am5:45pm
Saturday:7:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sparshatts Of Botley Ltd
5.0km

Address:Broad Oak, SO30 2EU
Phone:01489785111
Classes:4



Browdon Motor Services Ltd
5.0km

Address:2 4 Beatrice Road, SO15 3GU
Phone:02380786105
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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