Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B74 4BY 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 B74 4BY

We managed to find 124 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your B74 4BY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Mere Green Service Station Ltd
0.1km

Address:Mere Green Road, B75 5BL
Phone:0121 308 1160
Classes:4



Sytner Sutton Coldfield
1.2km

Address:Lichfield Road, B74 4EH
Phone:0121 3089000
Classes:4



Four Oaks Service Station
1.6km

Address:Regent Works, B75 5PB
Phone:0121 308 7583
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



Clarence Road Service Station Limited
1.8km

Address:316 Clarence Road, B74 4LU
Phone:0121 353 6885
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
2.9km

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



Bassetts Pole Service Station
3.0km

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



Chambers Ford
3.2km

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



Central Sutton Motor Services Limited
3.3km

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



Halfords Autocentre
3.3km

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



Kwik-Fit
3.4km

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



West Way Birmingham Nissan
3.8km

Address:127 Chester Road, B74 2HE
Phone:0121 502 8170
Classes:4



Sutton Park Motor Company Limited
4.2km

Address:62 To 66 Chester Road North, B73 6SP
Phone:0121 352 0022
Classes:4



P H Auto Repairs Limited
4.3km

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



Boldmere Service Centre
4.4km

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



Johnsons Cars Limited
4.8km

Address:8 Kings Road, B73 5AF
Phone:0121 355 6060
Classes:4



Ventura Park Volkswagen
4.9km

Address:45-51 Kings Road, B73 5AB
Phone:0121 355 1261
Classes:4



Fox Hollies Garage Limited
5.2km

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



Regal Service Station
5.7km

Address:Kings Road, B44 9HW
Phone:0121 360 7510
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



Auto Mechanical Enterprises Ltd
5.8km

Address:Unit 32, WS14 0DJ
Phone:01543481031
Classes:4



Kingstanding Auto Centre Ltd
5.8km

Address:594 Kingstanding Road, B44 9SH
Phone:0121 373 9911
Website:www.kingstandinggarages.co.uk
Classes:4



Dave The Frame
6.0km

Address:Unit 8 Farrow Road Ind Estate, B44 9ER
Phone:0121 3600400
Classes:1,2



Streetly Motor Services Limited
6.0km

Address:Units 3 To 5 Century Industrial Estate, B44 9ER
Phone:0121 360 6170
Classes:4



Supercruise Auto Centre
6.0km

Address:Unit 6-9, B44 9ER
Phone:01213604785
Classes:4



Perry Common Mot Centre
6.5km

Address:15 To 17 Perry Common Road, B23 7AB
Phone:0121 3732885
Classes:1,2,4



K M Services
6.6km

Address:1180 Aldridge Road, B44 8PE
Phone:0121 3608050
Classes:4



Palmers Performance Cars Limited
6.6km

Address:Unit 10 Selecta Avenue, B44 9XA
Phone:0121 360 2911
Classes:4



Car & Commercial Service Centre
6.6km

Address:292 Short Heath Road, B23 6LB
Phone:0121 3503252
Classes:4



1st Stop Mot Centre Limited
6.6km

Address:Unit 3, B23 6LB
Phone:0121 382 1656
Classes:4



Longwood Mot Centre Limited
6.6km

Address:Walsall Wood Road, WS9 8HA
Phone:01922743306
Classes:4



Abbey Service Centre
6.6km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd
6.6km

Address:106 Leighswood Road, WS9 8AW
Phone:01922451968
Classes:4



Sams Auto Services
6.7km

Address:Middlemore Lane, WS9 8SP
Phone:01922 452524
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:9:30am1:30pm



Barry Heath Vehicle Repairs
6.8km

Address:Unit 1 Shenstone Drive, WS9 8TP
Phone:01922 455866
Classes:1,2,4



Advanced Car Tuning Trading As Autohelp Ltd
6.8km

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



Sytner Mini Sutton Coldfield
6.8km

Address:390 College Road, B44 0HH
Phone:0121 377 2440
Classes:4



M And C Motorcycles
6.9km

Address:Unit 12 Merchants Way, WS9 8SW
Phone:01922 276552
Classes:1,2



Aldridge Import Centre
6.9km

Address:Units 12a And 14 Merchants Way, WS9 8SW
Phone:01922 743331
Classes:4



Hillwood Auto Engineering Ltd
6.9km

Address:Bangley Farm, B78 3DJ
Phone:01827 280870
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Brooklyn Garage Ltd
7.0km

Address:686 Aldridge Road, B44 8NJ
Phone:0121 360 2184
Classes:4



Rjb Repairs Limited
7.0km

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



Car Care Autos Ltd
7.1km

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



Marshall Fleet Solutions
7.2km

Address:Unit B3, WS9 8BX
Phone:01922 742750
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Interserve Site Services
7.2km

Address:Brickyard Road, WS9 8TA
Phone:01922741567
Classes:4,5,7



Wellsburys Garage Limited
7.2km

Address:70 Greenholm Road, B44 8HL
Phone:0121 356 4106
Website:www.wellsburysgarage.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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
7.3km

Address:23 Marsh Hill, B23 7DS
Phone:0121 3824488
Classes:4



Arbury Peugeot
7.4km

Address:Walsall Road, WS9 0GG
Phone:01922721188
Classes:4,7



North Birmingham Motors Ltd
7.4km

Address:Unit 10d Redhouse Ind Estate, WS9 8EF
Phone:01922 452955
Classes:4,7



T & S Tyre Services
7.4km

Address:Uint 6, WS9 8BG
Phone:01922745096
Classes:1,2,4



Mot Testing Services
7.4km

Address:Unit 1 Papermill End, B44 8NA
Phone:0121 3560124
Classes:4



Empire Mot & Service Centre Ltd
7.5km

Address:Emipre Industrial Estate, WS9 8UR
Phone:01922 458939
Classes:4,5,7



Taylors Auto
7.5km

Address:Sunnyside Farm, WS9 9BU
Phone:01543 372673
Website:www.taylorsauto-walsall.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Spring Lane Service Station (Erdington) Ltd
7.5km

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



Mercedes Benz Tamworth
7.7km

Address:Mileoak, B78 3PQ
Phone:01827 284284
Classes:4



Motor Vehicle Services Tamworth Limited
7.7km

Address:Unit 10 Mile Oak Business Park, B78 3PQ
Phone:01827 262422
Classes:4



Slade Road Mots
7.7km

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



Paul Rigby Ltd
7.7km

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



Perry Garage
7.8km

Address:61 College Road, B44 8DP
Phone:0121 356 4723
Classes:4



F G Mansell
7.8km

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



Golds Garages Limited
7.9km

Address:Shire Oak Garage, WS9 9DQ
Phone:01543 452067
Classes:4,5,7



M S Autocentre
7.9km

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



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
7.9km

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



Castle Vale Service Station
8.0km

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



Trustford Erdington
8.0km

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



Halfords Autocentres Limited
8.0km

Address:Unit 1 Site D, B42 2UB
Phone:0121 3569515
Classes:4



Colliers Mazda
8.2km

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



Colliers Honda
8.2km

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



Colliers Landrover
8.2km

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



Robins And Day Birmingham North
8.2km

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



Church Road Mot Centre
8.2km

Address:40 Church Road, B42 2LB
Phone:0121 356 0033
Classes:4



Walsall Wood Tyre And Service Ltd
8.2km

Address:Unit 1, WS9 9AS
Phone:01543 454644
Classes:4



Fred Hanks Motorcycles Ltd
8.2km

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



Trustford Perry Barr
8.3km

Address:Aldridge Road, B42 2EY
Phone:01213445252
Classes:4,5,7



Ats Euromaster Limited Erdington
8.4km

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



Johnsons Skoda
8.5km

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



Kwik - Fit
8.5km

Address:249 Walsall Road, B42 1TY
Phone:0121 356 0381
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



Mercedes-Benz Retail - Used Cars Birmingham
8.5km

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



Halfords Autocentre
8.6km

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



Barratt Vehicle Maintenance
8.6km

Address:Unit 29, B6 7DA
Phone:0121 3271018
Classes:4,7



Roopyal Unicorn Mot Centre
8.6km

Address:3 Birch Road, B6 7DD
Phone:0121 328 7768
Website:www.roopyal.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



West Midlands Saab Specialists
8.6km

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



Anchor Garage
8.7km

Address:42 Lindon Road, WS8 7BQ
Phone:01543373154
Classes:3,4



Eurostar Tyres Limited
8.7km

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



Birmingham Motor Tyres Ltd
8.7km

Address:103-115, B42 1TU
Phone:0121 331 1122
Website:www.birminghammotortyre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Riverside Autos
8.8km

Address:Atlas Estate, B6 7EX
Phone:07721 939669
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Attain Travel Ltd
8.8km

Address:The Atlas Trading Estate, B6 7EX
Phone:01213566161
Classes:4,5,7



Vantage Toyota Birmingham
8.8km

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



Tacho Fit
8.9km

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



Hi-Q
9.0km

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



Tyres@junction 6 Birmingham Limited
9.0km

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



Westwood Motors
9.1km

Address:Unit 27 Westwood Business Park, B6 7EQ
Phone:0121 3287747
Classes:4



Tyburn Service Centre
9.1km

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



Swift Auto Centre
9.1km

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



A T D Motor Services
9.1km

Address:1 Bickford Road, B6 7EE
Phone:0121 328 2229
Classes:4



Tamworth Audi
9.2km

Address:Kinson Drive, B78 3JF
Phone:01827 307444
Classes:4



B J Banning Ltd
9.2km

Address:501 - 527 Lichfield Road, B6 7SR
Phone:01213272741
Classes:4



Daves Mot Centre
9.2km

Address:Jet Garage, B78 3QA
Phone:01827 284495
Classes:4



Jap Spares Ltd
9.2km

Address:234 Witton Lane, B6 6QE
Phone:01213278282
Classes:4



Stala Autos Ltd
9.2km

Address:218-224 Witton Lane, B6 6QE
Phone:0121 327 8633
Classes:4



M6 Commercials
9.3km

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



Midland Link Motors Ltd
9.3km

Address:439 443 Lichfield Road, B6 7SS
Phone:01213276545
Classes:4



Johnsons Volkswagen Tamworth
9.4km

Address:Ventura Park Road, B78 3HL
Phone:01827 317000
Classes:4



B S Motors Limited
9.4km

Address:321 Wellington Road, B20 2QH
Phone:01213564881
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
9.4km

Address:Lichfield Road, WS8 6LR
Phone:01543 373135
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



M M Recovery
9.5km

Address:168 Lichfield Road, WS8 6JB
Phone:01543373216
Classes:3,4



Witton Road Garage Ltd
9.5km

Address:338-358 Witton Road, B6 6PD
Phone:01213270792
Classes:4



Fitch Autos Limited
9.5km

Address:Unit 6 Chase Road Industrial Estate, WS8 6JD
Phone:01543 452630
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
9.5km

Address:High Street, WS8 6EL
Phone:01543454222
Classes:4



Coton Van And Truck Hire
9.6km

Address:Millfields, B79 7SP
Phone:01827 57171
Classes:4,7



Arbury Peugeot
9.6km

Address:Birmingham Road, WS14 9BL
Phone:01543414404
Classes:4



Maunds Garage
9.6km

Address:Rowley Street, WS1 2AX
Phone:01922 623248
Classes:4



The Mechanic
9.6km

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



Sutton Park Motor Company
9.6km

Address:Unit 13, B79 7TP
Phone:0845 6044220
Classes:4



Witton Car Care Centre Ltd
9.6km

Address:318 Witton Road, B6 6NZ
Phone:01213287998
Classes:4



Flora Motor Engineers
9.6km

Address:337 Lichfield Road, B6 7ST
Phone:0121 327 3233
Classes:4,5,7



Tamworth Co-Operative Society Limited
9.7km

Address:Fazeley Road, B78 3HA
Phone:01827 61122
Classes:4,7



Tempest Vehicle Services Ltd
9.7km

Address:St John Street, WS13 6PF
Phone:01543414451
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.7km

Address:41 / 44 Ward Street, WS1 2AH
Phone:01922 722725
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



Birmingham Motorist Centre Limited
9.8km

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



Bristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat
9.8km

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



R K Automotive Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 4 Mariner, B79 7UL
Phone:01827 63866
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.8km

Address:113 Mariner, B79 7UL
Phone:01827 59699
Classes:4



C R Mot Centre Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 9 Cavendish, B79 7XH
Phone:01827 767311
Classes:4



Silver Knight Garage
10.0km

Address:Bridge Street, WS1 1JQ
Phone:01922 635525
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Lookers Birmingham
10.0km

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



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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