Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B46 1TX 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 10km of B46 1TX

We managed to find 102 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your B46 1TX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

F C Motors
0.3km

Address:Unit 33, B46 1JP
Phone:01675 463469
Classes:4



Happy Days Automotive
0.4km

Address:Unit 5 Coleshill Trade Park, B46 1AT
Phone:01675 462311
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spanners Autocentres Limited
0.6km

Address:Unit 5, B46 1HT
Phone:01675467146
Classes:4



Central Wheel Components Limited
1.2km

Address:Unit 3 Lichfield Road, B46 1NU
Phone:0121 748 0000
Website:www.wheelhousetyres.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



County Fleet Maintenance
1.4km

Address:Coleshill Workshop, B46 3HL
Phone:01675 464888
Classes:4



Birmingham Motorist Centre Limited
2.0km

Address:Marsh Lane, B46 1NW
Phone:0121 747 9966
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Auto - Q
3.0km

Address:Unit 7, B37 6QQ
Phone:0121 770 1201
Classes:4



Chelmsley Wood Service Centre
3.5km

Address:Unit 3, B37 7TT
Phone:0121 770 5444
Classes:4



East Birmingham Autos Limited
4.1km

Address:Unit 1a, B37 5AX
Phone:0121 770 9960
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Williams Motor Services
4.1km

Address:Unit 4 Croft Industrial Estate, B37 7SU
Phone:0121 770 4345
Classes:4



Car Tech (Service Centre)
4.1km

Address:10 Saxon Way, B37 5AY
Phone:0121 788 8860
Classes:4,5,7



Kingshurst Automotive Ltd
4.1km

Address:Saxon Way, B37 5AY
Phone:0121 770 9377
Website:www.blackcircles.com
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



F G Mansell
4.3km

Address:The Forge, B76 9BU
Phone:0121 3511047
Classes:1,2



Nations Garage Limited
4.4km

Address:207-209 Bradford Road, B36 9AG
Phone:0121 748 4800
Classes:4



Castle Vale Service Station
5.0km

Address:Turnhouse Road, B35 6PR
Phone:0121 747 6326
Website:www.motcastlevale.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am7:00pm
Thursday:7:30am7:00pm
Friday:7:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tacho Fit
5.1km

Address:Unit 17 Hayward Industrial Park, B35 7BT
Phone:0121 747 7220
Classes:4,5,7



Car Care Autos Ltd
5.4km

Address:Unit 4b, B76 1AH
Phone:0121 351 5915
Website:www.carcareautos.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Autocare
5.5km

Address:Unit 16, B33 0NW
Phone:0121 779 5844
Classes:4



Drivetec Mot And Tyres Ltd
5.5km

Address:Unit 11 Tile Cross Trading Estate, B33 0NN
Phone:0121 779 7710
Classes:4



Garretts Green Service Station
5.5km

Address:Unit 13 Tile Cross Trading Estate, B33 0NN
Phone:0121 788 3565
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
6.0km

Address:Meadway, B33 8NP
Phone:0121 784 8525
Classes:4



Trustford Erdington
6.1km

Address:971 Kingsbury Road, B24 9QB
Phone:0121 377 3000
Classes:4,7



Birmingham Vic Site
6.1km

Address:Unit 10 Elmdon Trading Estate, B37 7HE
Phone:01217824389
Classes:1,2



Paul Rigby Ltd
6.2km

Address:Omega Road, B24 0QY
Phone:0121 382 1222
Website:www.volvocarsbirmingham.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



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
6.4km

Address:892 Kingsbury Road, B24 9PY
Phone:0121 3509901
Classes:4



M S Autocentre
6.4km

Address:912 Kingsbury Road, B24 9PY
Phone:0121 377 7738
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
6.4km

Address:The Radleys, B33 0QX
Phone:0121 742 1142
Classes:4



Kingsbury Garage
6.5km

Address:6 Tamworth Road, B78 2LD
Phone:01827 874430
Classes:4



Fox Hollies Garage Limited
6.7km

Address:53a Fox Hollies Road, B76 2RZ
Phone:0121 351 7200
Classes:4



Stechford Mots And Repairs
6.9km

Address:Rear Of 111 Flaxley Road, B33 9HQ
Phone:0121 783 2444
Classes:4



Hrs Test Centre
6.9km

Address:Unit 1 Stechford Trading Estate, B33 8BU
Phone:0121 789 6868
Classes:4



Rjb Repairs Limited
7.0km

Address:The Homestead, B78 2AX
Phone:07973 158459
Classes:4



Swift Auto Centre
7.1km

Address:Bromford Drive, B36 8TY
Phone:0121 7485700
Classes:4



Birmingham Car Repairs Limited
7.2km

Address:The Garage, B33 8PD
Phone:0121 7862966
Classes:4



Vantage Toyota Birmingham
7.2km

Address:6 Wingfoot Way, B24 9HF
Phone:0121 386 8700
Classes:4



Racks Auto Fleet Centre
7.4km

Address:2 Northcote Road, B33 9BE
Phone:07779 060772
Classes:4,5,7



Magpie Motorcycles
7.5km

Address:Unit 2 East House Farm, CV9 2GY
Phone:02476 421000
Classes:1,2



P H Auto Repairs Limited
7.5km

Address:Reddicap Heath Road, B75 7ET
Phone:0121 3781950
Classes:4



Colliers Mazda
7.5km

Address:825 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 5225
Classes:4



Colliers Honda
7.5km

Address:821 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 4000
Classes:4



Colliers Landrover
7.5km

Address:823 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 5566
Classes:4



Robins And Day Birmingham North
7.5km

Address:857 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 306 4410
Classes:4,5,7



Allen Kia
7.6km

Address:Coventry Road, B26 3QS
Phone:0121 667 8410
Classes:4



West Midlands Saab Specialists
7.7km

Address:Unit Af37, B24 9QR
Phone:0121 270 1095
Website:www.wmss.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
7.8km

Address:Unit G, B24 9QP
Phone:0121 377 7681
Classes:4



Plume Tyre Service Sheldon
7.9km

Address:18 Sheaf Lane, B26 3HD
Phone:01217425051
Classes:4



Sheaf Lane Auto Centre
7.9km

Address:28 Sheaf Lane, B26 3HD
Phone:01217433434/07939268022
Classes:4



B M C Specialists
8.0km

Address:868 Alum Rock Road, B8 2TY
Phone:0121 328 2548
Classes:4



Johnsons Skoda
8.0km

Address:585 Tyburn Road, B24 9RX
Phone:0121 382 0077
Classes:4



Yew Tree Centre
8.1km

Address:Rear Of 37 To 39 Stoney Lane, B25 8RE
Phone:0121 784 7877
Classes:4



Autopoint Birmingham Ltd
8.1km

Address:865 Alum Rock Road, B8 2AG
Phone:01213272916
Classes:4



Hi-Q
8.1km

Address:196 Bromford Lane, B24 8DP
Phone:0121 328 0278
Website:www.hiqonline.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



The Mechanic
8.1km

Address:186b Drews Lane, B8 2SL
Phone:0121 328 5179
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes-Benz Retail - Used Cars Birmingham
8.1km

Address:144 Bromford Lane, B24 8DE
Phone:0121 377 7800
Website:www.lshauto.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Kwik Fit
8.2km

Address:2119 Coventry Road, B26 3EA
Phone:0121 722 2062
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



Ritz Garage
8.2km

Address:R/o 211 Bordesley Green East, B9 5SP
Phone:0121 784 0523
Website:ritz-garage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sheldon Motorcycles
8.2km

Address:2059 Coventry Road, B26 3DY
Phone:01217433506
Classes:1,2



Sheldon Mot Centre Limited
8.2km

Address:2061 Coventry Road, B26 3DY
Phone:0121 743 5559
Classes:4,5,7



Eurostar Tyres Limited
8.3km

Address:254 Wheelwright Road, B24 8DT
Phone:0121 384 8762
Classes:4,5,7



Spring Lane Service Station (Erdington) Ltd
8.3km

Address:32 Spring Lane, B24 9BX
Phone:0121 373 8060
Website:www.garage-services.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



Ward End Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:37 St Margarets Road, B8 2BB
Phone:0121 327 1840
Classes:4



Abbey Service Centre
8.5km

Address:1-41 Sutton Road, B23 6QH
Phone:0121 3772580
Classes:4



Sas Autos Limited
8.5km

Address:1642 Coventry Road, B26 1AN
Phone:0121 706 5888
Website:www.sasautosltd.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Central Sutton Motor Services Limited
8.7km

Address:Unit 34, B75 7BU
Phone:0121 378 4056
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.7km

Address:Unit 16, B75 7BU
Phone:0121 378 2159
Classes:4



Chambers Ford
8.8km

Address:2 Reddicap Trading Estate, B75 7BS
Phone:0121 311 1133
Website:www.chambersgroup.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



Fillongley Garage
8.9km

Address:Tamworth Road, CV7 8DY
Phone:01676 540636
Classes:4



Advanced Car Tuning Trading As Autohelp Ltd
8.9km

Address:1 To 5 Gravelly Lane, B23 6UJ
Phone:0121 382 9798
Classes:4



Heartlands Auto Centre Limited
9.0km

Address:314 To 316 Hob Moor Road, B10 9HJ
Phone:0121 786 2223
Classes:4,7



Bassetts Pole Service Station
9.1km

Address:Coleshill Road, B75 7BB
Phone:0121 378 5574
Classes:4,5,7



D And R Services
9.1km

Address:Unit 40, CV7 8HN
Phone:01676 541569
Classes:3,4,5,7



Direct Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:308 Washwood Heath Road, B8 2UL
Phone:0121 328 9222
Website:www.birminghammots.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:30am4:30pm



Aspec Autos Ltd
9.2km

Address:Adjacent To 1 Geraldine Road, B25 8BE
Phone:07903 213510
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.3km

Address:5-15 Maney Corner, B72 1QL
Phone:0121 354 1248
Classes:4



Wood End Garage
9.3km

Address:25 Tamworth Road, CV9 2QH
Phone:01827 872309
Classes:1,2,4



Alum Rock Service Station
9.4km

Address:Alum Rock Road, B8 3BL
Phone:0121 328 8234
Classes:4



Lookers Birmingham
9.4km

Address:Star Park South, B7 5AH
Phone:0121 3257545
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.4km

Address:South Parade, B72 1QU
Phone:0121 355 6657
Classes:4



Dpt Motors Ltd
9.4km

Address:6 Mendip Road, B8 3JF
Phone:0121 327 0907
Classes:4



J C Motorcycles
9.4km

Address:367 Stockfield Road, B25 8JP
Phone:0121 7074879
Classes:1,2



City Auto Centre Limited
9.4km

Address:1a Anthony Road, B8 3UA
Phone:0121 3287600
Classes:4



Tyburn Service Centre
9.5km

Address:191 Tyburn Road, B24 8NQ
Phone:0121 328 3312
Website:www.tyburnservicecentre.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:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Fcs Auto Centre
9.5km

Address:154 Parkfield Road, B8 3AY
Phone:0121 327 8214
Classes:4,7



Just Supercars
9.6km

Address:70 Berkeley Road East, B25 8NP
Phone:0121 772 7787
Classes:4



Lookers Elts
9.6km

Address:201 Stockfield Road, B25 8DY
Phone:0121 7654555
Classes:4



Boldmere Service Centre
9.6km

Address:Unit 12 Union Drive, B73 5TE
Phone:0121 355 1196
Website:boldmereservicecentre.com
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J&n Autos Ltd
9.6km

Address:69 To 71 Yardley Road, B27 6LG
Phone:0121 708 2460
Website:www.motmycar.net
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



Gw Motors
9.6km

Address:172 Stockfield Road, B27 6AU
Phone:0121 706 2327
Website:www.gwmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Highfield Mot Services
9.7km

Address:Unit 4a, B8 3QX
Phone:0121 326 7690
Classes:4,5,7



C & P Autos
9.7km

Address:Unit 2, B8 1RQ
Phone:0121 326 0997
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fred Hanks Motorcycles Ltd
9.7km

Address:Fred Hanks Motorcycles, B23 7QX
Phone:01213731035
Classes:1,2



Tyres@junction 6 Birmingham Limited
9.8km

Address:44 Tyburn Road, B24 8LA
Phone:0121 327 3395
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Limited Erdington
9.8km

Address:158 Slade Road, B23 7PX
Phone:0121 327 2783
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes: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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Slade Road Mots
9.8km

Address:364-368 Slade Road, B23 7LA
Phone:01213844044
Classes:4



Green Auto Management Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit C 301 Porters Way, B9 5RR
Phone:0121 753 2957
Classes:4,5,7



P J Rhodes Limited
9.9km

Address:Yardley Road, B27 6EF
Phone:0121 706 3829
Classes:4,5,7



Bristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat
9.9km

Address:Watson Road, B7 5SB
Phone:0121 327 3700
Classes:4



Solihull Vehicle Service Centre Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 3, B91 2HB
Phone:0121 258 0007
Website:solihull-vehicleservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



M6 Commercials
9.9km

Address:Premier Street, B7 5TQ
Phone:0121 326 6363
Website:www.m6commercials.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:30pm
Thursday:7:30am4:30pm
Friday:7:30am4:30pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



S M Auto Centre Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 3, B9 5QP
Phone:0121 772 1722
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
10.0km

Address:Unit 2 Olton Wharf, B92 7RN
Phone:0121 706 0178
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
10.0km

Address:902 Coventry Road, B10 0UA
Phone:0121 773 8585
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



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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