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MOT Test Centres within 10km of AL9 6LZ

We managed to find 97 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your AL9 6LZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Oakmere Service Centre
2.1km

Address:Unit 2, EN6 5BH
Phone:01707 642481
Website:www.oakmereservicecentre.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Jtt Autotech Ltd
2.1km

Address:Hollies Way Industrial Park, EN6 5BJ
Phone:01707 658899
Classes:4



Potters Bar Mot Centre
2.7km

Address:7 Station Close, EN6 1TL
Phone:01707 643388
Website:www.pottersbarmot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hertfordshire Superbike Centre Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 10, EN6 3JR
Phone:01707 663344
Website:www.reddoguk.com
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:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Shanklin Motor Company
2.8km

Address:Unit 21, EN6 3JN
Phone:01707665187
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
2.9km

Address:37 Barnet Road, EN6 2QX
Phone:01707649500
Classes:4



Potters Bar Garage
2.9km

Address:10-12 Barnet Road, EN6 2QS
Phone:01707644465
Classes:4



Cam (Potters Bar) Ltd
4.0km

Address:Cranborne Road Industrial Est, EN6 3JA
Phone:01707650266
Classes:4



P T Motors Ltd
4.0km

Address:Southern Cross Garage, AL9 7TS
Phone:01707654232
Classes:4



Cuffley Motor Company Ltd
4.1km

Address:Sopers Road, EN6 4RY
Phone:01707872881
Classes:4



Welham Green Service Station
4.2km

Address:Dellsome Lane, AL9 7NF
Phone:01707 267100
Website:www.scimitarmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Elliott Motor Company
5.3km

Address:Cuffley Hill, EN7 5EU
Phone:01707872612
Classes:4



Citroen Hatfield
6.0km

Address:1 Great North Road, AL9 5JA
Phone:01707 288550
Classes:4



Fairway Tyre & Auto Services Ltd
6.2km

Address:1 Bury Road, AL10 8BJ
Phone:01707268740
Classes:4,5,7



Twist & Go Motorcycles
6.6km

Address:13 Market Place, AL10 0LJ
Phone:01707274457
Classes:1,2



G & M Reed Motors Limited
7.0km

Address:Rear Of 46 St Albans Road, EN5 4LA
Phone:02084497100
Classes:4



Lookers Lexus Hatfield
7.2km

Address:H R Owen Park, AL9 5JN
Phone:01707252100
Classes:4



Crystal Autocare Limited
7.2km

Address:R\o 174 High Street, EN5 5XE
Phone:020 8364 9684
Website:www.crystalautocare.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



Spire Peugeot
7.3km

Address:Comet Way, AL10 9TF
Phone:01707264521
Classes:4



Lavender Hill Garage Limited
7.3km

Address:78 The Ridgeway, EN2 8JF
Phone:020 8363 3456
Website:www.lavenderhillgarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R P M Engineering Limited
7.3km

Address:52 Lytton Road, EN5 5BY
Phone:02084411301
Classes:1,2,4



K Max Limited
7.4km

Address:11a Plantagenet Road, EN5 5JG
Phone:020 8449 9080
Website:www.kmaxmot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Grange Barnet
7.4km

Address:Unit 3, EN5 5TR
Phone:020 8440 8252
Classes:4



Shaftesbury Garage
7.4km

Address:65b East Barnet Road, EN4 8RN
Phone:02084499111
Classes:4,7



E B I Motors
7.6km

Address:11 Victoria Lane, EN5 5UN
Phone:020 8440 9555
Website:www.ebimotors.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



Barnet Service & Tuning Centre
7.6km

Address:1 Motor Way, EN4 8DW
Phone:020 8441 6667
Website:www.scimitarmotorservices.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



East Barnet Mot Centre
7.6km

Address:131 East Barnet Road, EN4 8RF
Phone:020 8447 5506
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Hatfield
7.6km

Address:1 Hatfield Avenue, AL10 9UA
Phone:01707 277911.
Classes:4



Todaton Service Garage
7.7km

Address:Unit C Industrial Estate, EN4 8AS
Phone:020 8441 1822
Website:www.todatonservicegarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wraith Motors (London) Ltd
7.7km

Address:61 Lancaster Road Industrial Estate, EN4 8AS
Phone:020 8364 8114
Classes:4,7



Park Garage
7.8km

Address:Bells Hill, EN5 2RY
Phone:02084490907
Classes:4



Mid Herts Car Care Centre Ltd
7.9km

Address:Unit 21, AL10 9EW
Phone:01707 265212
Classes:4,7



M G Stickland
7.9km

Address:Unit 25, AL10 9EW
Phone:01707 265887
Classes:4



Currie Motors Barnet
8.0km

Address:30 Brookhill Road, EN4 8SN
Phone:020 8441 2250
Classes:4



Smallford Motors
8.0km

Address:79 Station Road, AL4 0HB
Phone:01727822422
Classes:4



St Albans Recovery
8.3km

Address:610 Hatfield Road, AL4 0HP
Phone:01727 834840
Website:www.stalbansrecovery.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



A1 Pit Stop Ltd
8.3km

Address:Meadow Industrial Estate, EN5 1AU
Phone:020 8440 8171/4649
Classes:4



Chase Side Motors
8.3km

Address:126-132 Chase Side, EN2 0QN
Phone:02083621200
Classes:4



Speedy Fit Tyres & Battery Service
8.4km

Address:31 Lancaster Road, EN2 0BS
Phone:020 8367 6101
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
8.5km

Address:Lyon Way, AL4 0LQ
Phone:01727 811811
Classes:4,7



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
8.6km

Address:Lyon Way, AL4 0QU
Phone:01727811811
Classes:4



Brayley Honda
8.6km

Address:Lyon Way, AL4 0QU
Phone:01727 722000
Classes:4



Malmech & Mannion
8.6km

Address:3 & 4 Southfield, AL7 4ST
Phone:01707336111
Classes:3,4



Wings Of Welwyn
8.6km

Address:5 Southfield, AL7 4ST
Phone:01707 320174
Classes:4,5,7



South Mimms Travel Ltd
8.6km

Address:29 East Burrowfield, AL7 4SS
Phone:01707 322555
Classes:4,5,7



Pit-Stop Autocentres (Wgc) Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 4, AL7 4TB
Phone:01707 393739
Website:www.pitstopwelwyn.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:Closed



Formula One Autocentres
8.7km

Address:Unit 6, Acrewood Way, AL4 0FT
Phone:
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.7km

Address:Unit 1, AL4 0FT
Phone:01727 810431
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.7km

Address:Unit 2, WD6 1FX
Phone:02083815661
Classes:4,7



Wayside St Albans
8.7km

Address:Unit 11, AL4 0JJ
Phone:01727890100
Classes:4



Reynolds Autos
8.9km

Address:Golden Lion Garage, AL2 1RG
Phone:01727822168
Classes:4



A T Services
8.9km

Address:6 Fairways, EN8 0NJ
Phone:01992 624444
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:30am5:30pm
Thursday:9:30am5:30pm
Friday:9:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Autocare Cheshunt
8.9km

Address:13 & 14 Fairways, EN8 0NJ
Phone:01992 638811
Classes:4,7



National Tyres & Autocare
8.9km

Address:Unit 4 Elstree Trading Estate, WD6 1GJ
Phone:
Classes:4



Leka Fast Fit Centre
9.0km

Address:28 Fairways, EN8 0NL
Phone:01992 628598
Classes:4,7



Greenfox Garage
9.0km

Address:1a Cecil Road, EN2 6TH
Phone:02083633726
Classes:4



Mds Accident Repair Centre Ltd
9.0km

Address:10 Warwick Road, WD6 1US
Phone:0208 905 2800
Classes:4



Albury Repair Works
9.1km

Address:9 Albury Grove Road, EN8 8NS
Phone:01992626047
Classes:4



Spire Bmw Stirling Corner
9.1km

Address:Chester Road, WD6 1LT
Phone:0208 951 2600
Classes:4



Lawrence Auto Services
9.2km

Address:271 High Street, AL2 1HA
Phone:01727 822825
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bikersrealm Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 23, AL7 2BH
Phone:01707 321666
Classes:1,2



Evans Halshaw
9.2km

Address:Manor Way, WD6 1QB
Phone:020 8731 3131
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:11:00am5:00pm



Mr Unique
9.2km

Address:132 Turners Hill, EN8 9BP
Phone:01992 640404
Website:www.mr-unique.com
Classes:4



Mottown
9.2km

Address:279 High Street, AL2 1EU
Phone:01727 824196
Website:www.mottown.com
Classes:1,2,4
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



Kwik-Fit
9.3km

Address:Bullhead Road, WD6 1LB
Phone:020 8207 1820
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



D & D Motors
9.3km

Address:Unit 5 Allum Way, N20 9QL
Phone:020 84468022
Classes:4



Burrowfield Auto Services Ltd
9.4km

Address:2 Woodfield Road, AL7 1JQ
Phone:01707393017
Classes:4



Green Man Tyre & Exhaust Limited
9.4km

Address:1308 High Road, N20 9HJ
Phone:020 8445 3277
Website:www.greenman.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



Jemca Toyota Enfield
9.4km

Address:Luminar Park, EN1 1FB
Phone:02083630146
Classes:4



Marshall Of Welwyn Garden City
9.5km

Address:Swallowfields, AL7 1JD
Phone:01707 378650
Classes:4



Venson Automotive Solutions Ltd
9.5km

Address:Unit 1 & 2, AL7 1AP
Phone:0208 339 1697
Classes:4,5,7



Lrt Autos Ltd
9.5km

Address:30 Park Lane, EN8 8BE
Phone:01992 623457
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am3:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am3:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am3:00pm
Thursday:7:30am3:00pm
Friday:7:30am3:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Supertyres Motorist Centre (Welwyn) Ltd
9.5km

Address:23a Broadwater Road, AL7 3BQ
Phone:01707 371111
Classes:4



The Rides Motor Services Ltd
9.6km

Address:Rear Of 272-274 High Street, EN8 7EA
Phone:01992628296
Classes:4



Smg Garages Limited
9.6km

Address:Smg Garages Limited, N20 9HS
Phone:020 8446 8046
Classes:4



Welwyn Test Centre
9.6km

Address:27a Hyde Way, AL7 3UQ
Phone:01707 373622
Website:www.welwyntestcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P W Gates
9.6km

Address:2 Swallow End, AL7 1JA
Phone:01707376555
Classes:4,7



J N Tyres
9.6km

Address:7 Swallow End, AL7 1JA
Phone:01707 329181
Website:www.jntyres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Northway Tyres
9.6km

Address:439 Oakleigh Road North, N20 9HQ
Phone:02083611181
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.7km

Address:206 / 212 High Street, EN8 7DP
Phone:01992 629075
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



Halfords Autocentre
9.7km

Address:Unit B, AL7 1HL
Phone:01707396097
Classes:4



Popular Motors
9.7km

Address:25 Hampden Square, N14 5DX
Phone:020 8361 6400
Classes:4



T D Auto Repairs Ltd
9.7km

Address:Delamare Road, EN8 9AP
Phone:01992626390
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.7km

Address:27 Bridge Road East, AL7 1JE
Phone:01707 395995
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



4 Mot
9.8km

Address:Rear Of 74 High Road, EN10 6DU
Phone:01992 469891
Classes:4,5,7



Manor Mots
9.8km

Address:74 High Road, EN10 6DU
Phone:01992 469891
Classes:4



Gvb Motor Services Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 4, EN8 9TL
Phone:01992 622111
Classes:4



Lea Motors
9.8km

Address:The Old Cheshunt Dairies, EN8 9TL
Phone:01992641620
Classes:1,2,4,7



Fast Fit Tyre & Exhaust System Ltd
9.8km

Address:Studio House, EN8 9TD
Phone:01992 641272
Website:www.fastfit.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



Hallgrove Garage Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 4, AL7 1AU
Phone:01707 391985
Classes:4



Protyre
9.8km

Address:770-778 Great Cambridge Road, EN1 3RN
Phone:020 8367 8555
Website:www.protyre.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



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
9.8km

Address:Lower Ground Workshop, EN2 6JG
Phone:020 8366 6232
Classes:4,5,7



Brian Martin (Motor Vehicle Repairs)
9.9km

Address:Cadmore Lane, EN8 9SA
Phone:01992 308080
Classes:1,2,4



Motortek Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit 11, WD6 2FR
Phone:020 8953 4443
Website:www.motortekltd.com
Classes:4



Welwyn Auto Centre
9.9km

Address:9 Blenheim Couirt, AL7 1AN
Phone:01707 818492
Classes:4



Southgate College
9.9km

Address:High Street, N14 6BS
Phone:020 8200 8300 ex 6223
Classes:4



Trustford Enfield
10.0km

Address:720 Great Cambridge Road, EN1 3WX
Phone:02088847800
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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