Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B92 0EU 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 B92 0EU

We managed to find 95 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your B92 0EU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Allen Kia
3.7km

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



Birmingham Vic Site
4.0km

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



Edwins Autos Limited
4.4km

Address:Berkswell Service Station, CV7 7EX
Phone:01676 534261
Classes:4



Johnsons Cars
4.5km

Address:25 Station Road, B93 0HL
Phone:01564 432111
Website:www.johnsonscars.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



Kwik - Fit
4.6km

Address:Lode Lane Industrial Estate, B91 2JU
Phone:0121 704 4080
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



Hollands Garage
4.6km

Address:Hollands Corner, B93 0HH
Phone:01564 772234
Website:www.zoomtoplume.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Solihull Vehicle Service Centre Limited
4.9km

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



Halfords Autocentre
5.0km

Address:303 Lode Lane, B91 2HZ
Phone:0121 705 4351
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



Carstins Unity Coventry
5.5km

Address:324 Station Road, CV7 7EF
Phone:01676 533145
Website:www.unityautomotive.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Williams Motor Services
5.8km

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



Plume Tyre Service Sheldon
6.0km

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



Sheaf Lane Auto Centre
6.0km

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



Kwik Fit
6.3km

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



Halfords Autocentre
6.5km

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



Chelmsley Wood Service Centre
6.5km

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



Sheldon Motorcycles
6.6km

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



Sheldon Mot Centre Limited
6.6km

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



Motorserv Uk Solihull
6.7km

Address:Unit 26, B90 4NZ
Phone:0121 733 3387
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare
6.7km

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



Drivetec Mot And Tyres Ltd
6.8km

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



Garretts Green Service Station
6.8km

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



Halfords Autocentre
6.9km

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



Cranmore Garage Solihull Limited
7.1km

Address:Unit 10 Drayton Road, B90 4NG
Phone:0121 709 0700
Classes:4



Midhire Self Drive Rentals Limited
7.1km

Address:Drayton Road, B90 4NG
Phone:0121 709 5000
Classes:4,5,7



Prospect Solihull Limited
7.3km

Address:Arden House, B90 4NE
Phone:0121 705 8118
Classes:4,5,7



Prospect Solihull Limited
7.3km

Address:Stirling Road, B90 4NE
Phone:0121 711 7887
Classes:4



Shirley Auto Spares
7.3km

Address:271 Longmore Road, B90 3ER
Phone:0121 744 1710
Classes:4



Kingshurst Automotive Ltd
7.4km

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



Car Tech (Service Centre)
7.4km

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



East Birmingham Autos Limited
7.4km

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



M B Solihull After Sales
7.4km

Address:Unit 4 Focus Park, B90 4QU
Phone:0121 713 6250
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Johnsons Volkswagen Solihull
7.5km

Address:Highlands Road, B90 4NU
Phone:0121 713 6200
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Solihull
7.5km

Address:Solihull Business Park, B90 4NU
Phone:0121 745 9911
Classes:4



Johnsons Volvo Solihull
7.5km

Address:Highlands Road, B90 4NU
Phone:0121 745 0700
Classes:4



Sytner Solihull
7.5km

Address:120 Highlands Road, B90 4BW
Phone:0121 7333444
Classes:4



Cotterrell Auto Services
7.6km

Address:Chesterton Farm, CV8 1PX
Phone:01676 534598
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Auto - Q
7.6km

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



Halfords Autocentre
7.8km

Address:Solihull Retail Park, B90 4LD
Phone:0121 733 3622
Classes:4



Vantage Toyota Solihull
7.9km

Address:822 To 828 Stratford Road, B90 4BQ
Phone:0121 745 0055
Classes:4



Birmingham Audi
7.9km

Address:780 Stratford Road, B90 4BQ
Phone:0121 746 5500
Classes:4



Listers Honda Solihull
7.9km

Address:790 To 820 Stratford Road, B90 4BQ
Phone:0121 744 7744
Website:listers.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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Kwik - Fit
7.9km

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



Bristol Street Shirley
8.0km

Address:361 To 369 Stratford Road, B90 3BS
Phone:0121 733 3333
Classes:4



Plume Tyre Service
8.1km

Address:343 Stratford Road, B90 3BW
Phone:0121 745 5692
Classes:4



Listers Jaguar Solihull
8.1km

Address:639 Stratford Road, B90 4BA
Phone:0121 745 0777
Website:listers.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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



J&n Autos Ltd
8.1km

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



Wiseman Motor Services
8.1km

Address:Uplands Farm, B94 6EP
Phone:01564 784753
Classes:4



Sas Autos Limited
8.1km

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



P J Rhodes Limited
8.2km

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



Renault Solihull
8.2km

Address:270 Stratford Road, B90 3AD
Phone:0845 386 8616
Classes:4



Westley Garage Ltd
8.2km

Address:37-41 Station Road, B27 6DH
Phone:0121 706 5411
Website:www.westleygarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:15pm
Thursday:8:00am5:15pm
Friday:8:00am5:15pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



County Fleet Maintenance
8.3km

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



Prp Autos Limited
8.5km

Address:405 Broad Lane, CV5 7AX
Phone:02476 421314
Classes:4



Magpie Motorcycles
8.5km

Address:Hawthorn Tree Works, CV5 7AX
Phone:02476421000
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
8.5km

Address:111 Westley Road, B27 7UW
Phone:0121 707 3466
Classes:4



Birmingham Car Repairs Limited
8.5km

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



Yew Tree Centre
8.6km

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



J C Motorcycles
8.6km

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



Coventry Garage Limited
8.7km

Address:Curriers Close, CV4 8AW
Phone:02476 470624
Classes:4,5,7



Gw Motors
8.7km

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



Lookers Elts
8.8km

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



Central Commercials Coventry Ltd
9.1km

Address:12 Binns Close, CV4 9TB
Phone:024 7646 7536
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:00pm
Thursday:9:30am6:00pm
Friday:9:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Colliers Warwick Road
9.1km

Address:884 Warwick Road, B11 2ES
Phone:0121 765 4321
Classes:4



Crossroads Service Station (Cheswick Green) Ltd
9.1km

Address:599/601 Tanworth Lane, B90 4JE
Phone:01564 703225
Classes:1,2,4



Cromwell Garage
9.1km

Address:217 Torrington Avenue, CV4 9HN
Phone:02476 466645
Classes:4



Stones Garage Ltd
9.2km

Address:103 York Road, B28 8LH
Phone:0121 778 1363
Classes:4



Aspec Autos Ltd
9.2km

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



Robins And Day Birmingham
9.2km

Address:30 High Street, B12 0LW
Phone:0121 766 7700
Classes:4



Rye Hill Service Station
9.3km

Address:Dunchurch Highway, CV5 9QT
Phone:024 7640 3414
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am7:00pm
Thursday:6:30am7:00pm
Friday:6:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:8:00am5:00pm



Kwik - Fit
9.3km

Address:1 School Road, B28 8JG
Phone:0121 777 3353
Classes:4



Baldwins Lane Service Station
9.3km

Address:Baldwins Lane, B28 0XB
Phone:0121 744 5453
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Spanners Autocentres Limited
9.3km

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



Hartwell Motor Services
9.4km

Address:Unit 5, B11 2DE
Phone:0121 706 2111
Classes:4



Hrs Test Centre
9.4km

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



Allesley Garage
9.4km

Address:244 Birmingham Road, CV5 9HD
Phone:024 7640 3466
Website:www.allesleygarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Southdell Garages Ltd
9.5km

Address:1204 Stratford Road, B28 8HN
Phone:0121 777 6053
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:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am2:00pm



Ian Farrell Motor Co
9.5km

Address:291 Shaftsmoor Lane, B28 8SL
Phone:0121 6054455
Classes:4



Just Supercars
9.5km

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



City Fleet Care Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit 2 Speedwell Trading Estate, B11 2AT
Phone:0121 766 8833
Classes:4,7



G T Motors Limited
9.6km

Address:3 Lyncroft Road, B11 3EJ
Phone:0121 777 7200
Classes:4



Browns Lane Garage
9.6km

Address:8 Browns Lane, CV5 9DS
Phone:02476402493
Classes:4



Ian Farrell Vehicle Repairs
9.6km

Address:Unit 5, B11 2EZ
Phone:0121 7072742
Classes:4



Lapworth Garage
9.6km

Address:Old Warwick Road, B94 6LU
Phone:01564 782374
Website:www.secars.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Test Centre
9.7km

Address:Unit 4 Bizspace Business Park, B11 2AG
Phone:0121 765 4580
Classes:1,2,4



Happy Days Automotive
9.7km

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



Heartlands Auto Centre Limited
9.7km

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



Cartech Mot
9.7km

Address:25 Spring Road, B11 3ER
Phone:0121 777 5370
Classes:4



Stechford Mots And Repairs
9.8km

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



Tile Hill Car Sales
9.8km

Address:245 Torrington Avenue, CV4 9AP
Phone:02476 471707
Classes:4



R J Smith Automobiles Ltd
9.9km

Address:Beech Tree Avenue, CV4 9FF
Phone:024 7646 6240
Website:www.rjsmithautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Heybarnes Servicing Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 7a The Fordrough, B25 8DL
Phone:0121 772 7377
Classes:4,5,7



Tiburon Automotive
9.9km

Address:8 Fordrough, B25 8DL
Phone:0121 766 6254
Classes:4



Nations Garage Limited
9.9km

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



Ritz Garage
10.0km

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



F C Motors
9.9km

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