Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to BR6 9TH 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 BR6 9TH

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your BR6 9TH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Parkside
0.6km

Address:306 Court Road, BR6 9DA
Phone:01689 878000
Classes:4



Church Hill Garage Of Orpington Limited
1.2km

Address:Church Hill, BR6 0HE
Phone:01689 821836
Website:www.chgarage.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Old Forge Garage
1.4km

Address:6 Broomhill Road, BR6 0EW
Phone:01689823292
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.4km

Address:2-4 High Street, BR6 0JG
Phone:01689 874365
Classes:4



Chelsfield Motor Works Limited
1.5km

Address:Court Lodge Farm, BR6 6ER
Phone:01689 890689
Website:www.chelsfieldmotorworks.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Renault Orpington
1.6km

Address:1 Crofton Road, BR6 8AB
Phone:01689 308000
Classes:4,7



Lockyer Motors
1.7km

Address:Chelsfield Engineering Works, BR6 7RH
Phone:01689 824567
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Mark Transport Co Limited
2.2km

Address:Oak Farm, BR6 6DA
Phone:01689 858931
Classes:4,5,7



Lookers Honda Orpington
2.4km

Address:222 Cray Avenue, BR5 3PZ
Phone:020 8303 6363
Classes:4



Central Auto Centre
2.5km

Address:80 High Street, BR6 6BJ
Phone:01689857694
Classes:4



Bristol Street Orpington
2.8km

Address:Green Street Green, BR6 7LP
Phone:01689 888188
Classes:4,7



Aston Garages Limited
2.9km

Address:6-8 Gladstone Road, BR6 7EA
Phone:01689 602602
Classes:1,2,4



Mercedes-Benz Orpington
2.9km

Address:Unit A Brook Industrial Park, BR5 3TX
Phone:01689 888400
Classes:4



Tw White And Sons Limited
3.1km

Address:Orpington Mazda, BR5 2LF
Phone:01689831637
Classes:4



Mot Orpington
3.2km

Address:Unit 3 Westwood Cottage, BR6 7PP
Phone:07903407641
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
3.4km

Address:151 Sevenoaks Way, BR5 3TY
Phone:01689 833335
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 C A Garage Services
3.5km

Address:Foundry Service Station, BR8 8LP
Phone:01322615229
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik Fit
3.6km

Address:157 Sevenoaks Way, BR5 3AQ
Phone:01689875785
Classes:4



Watling Tyre Service Limited
3.7km

Address:65 High Street, BR8 8LF
Phone:01322 615060
Classes:1,2,4



Avery Autos Limited T/a Forge Garage
3.8km

Address:Broadway, BR8 8JH
Phone:01322 662100
Website:www.averyautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Cray Car Care
3.9km

Address:Unit 5 Crayfield Industrial Park, BR5 3HP
Phone:01689 836506
Website:www.craycarcare.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hillside Testing Station
4.7km

Address:Hillside Farm, TN14 7NL
Phone:01959 533359
Classes:4



Lancaster Sidcup
4.8km

Address:Edgington Way, DA14 5BN
Phone:02083023333
Classes:4



Warren Court Mot Centre
5.1km

Address:Unit 4b, TN14 7ER
Phone:01959 928472
Classes:1,2,4



Keston Car Care Limited
5.2km

Address:69 To 71 Croydon Road, BR2 8HU
Phone:01689859016
Classes:4



Stephen James Ruxley
5.2km

Address:Maidstone Road, DA14 5BG
Phone:0208 302 6431
Classes:4



21st Moto Limited
5.2km

Address:London Road, BR8 7AQ
Phone:01322666565
Classes:1,2



Jemca Sidcup
5.2km

Address:146-152 Maidstone Road, DA14 5HS
Phone:0208 300 8151
Classes:4



R & R Automotive Ltd
5.2km

Address:Unit 2, DA14 5HS
Phone:020 8302 1640
Website:www.randrautomotiveltd.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Go Vauxhall Chislehurst
5.5km

Address:Perry Street, BR7 6HB
Phone:02083020911
Classes:4



Swanley Garage Services
5.5km

Address:Units 8 And 9 The Grove Industrial Estate, BR8 8AJ
Phone:01322 662228
Website:www.swanleygarageservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Mosslea Mot Limited
5.6km

Address:36 Mosslea Road, BR2 9PS
Phone:020 8460 6545
Classes:4



Westmoreland Garage
5.6km

Address:249 Southlands Road, BR1 2EG
Phone:020 8464 1201
Website:www.westmoreland-garage.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:8:30–AM
Sunday:Closed



Ox In Flames Limited
5.9km

Address:Knockholt Service Station, TN14 7JJ
Phone:01959 532149
Website:plus.google.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Vehicle Test Centre Bromley Limited
6.0km

Address:107 Southlands Road, BR2 9QT
Phone:020 8460 6666
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Limited
6.1km

Address:93 To 101 Bromley Common, BR2 9RN
Phone:020 8464 3456
Website:www.wjking.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Dakar Cars Limited
6.3km

Address:Stanhill Farm, DA2 7HD
Phone:01322614044
Classes:4



Eric Falce Auto Services
6.3km

Address:Nelson Road, DA14 6DY
Phone:02083095547
Classes:4



J R Humphreys And Son
6.3km

Address:The Garage, TN14 7QB
Phone:01959572318
Classes:3,4



Prangell Garages Limited
6.4km

Address:Unit 1 & 2 Waldo Road, BR1 2QX
Phone:020 8466 9378
Classes:4



Stephen James Bromley
6.4km

Address:Bickley Road, BR1 2NH
Phone:020 8295 8500
Website:www.stephenjames.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Homesdale Motor Traders Limited
6.5km

Address:Old Homesdale Road, BR2 9LJ
Phone:020 8460 0054
Website:www.homesdalemotors.co.uk
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Beadles Sidcup Ltd
6.5km

Address:Beadles Sidcup Ltd, DA14 6PB
Phone:02083091100
Classes:4



S G Smith Audi
6.6km

Address:2-14 Tylney Road, BR1 2RP
Phone:020 8464 7070
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Ltd
6.6km

Address:129-137 Main Road, DA14 6PA
Phone:02083008311
Classes:4



Neves Garage Ltd
6.6km

Address:23-35 Birkbeck Road, DA14 4DD
Phone:020 8300 1000
Website:nevesgarage.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Church Motor Company Uk Limited
6.7km

Address:4 Lewes Road, BR1 2RN
Phone:020 8460 7346
Website:www.churchmotorcompany.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Amos And Rushbrook Limited
6.7km

Address:151 Masons Hill, BR2 9HW
Phone:020 8460 3745
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Ltd
6.8km

Address:214-226 Main Road, DA14 6RR
Phone:02083097788
Classes:4



Home Hill Garage Limited
6.9km

Address:Home Hill Garage, BR8 7RR
Phone:01322662231
Classes:3,4



Bristol Street Bromley
7.0km

Address:93 Masons Hill, BR2 9HS
Phone:020 8249 9000
Website:www.bristolstreet.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Pta Motoring Centres
7.1km

Address:40 Letchworth Drive, BR2 9BE
Phone:020 8464 2339
Website:www.ptagarages.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autumn Engineering
7.2km

Address:4 To 6 Bower Road, BR8 7SE
Phone:01322662010
Classes:4



Holliday And Neale
7.4km

Address:The Garage, BR8 7SQ
Phone:01322660416
Classes:4



Wj King Garages Ltd
7.5km

Address:Albany Park Garage, DA5 3HP
Phone:020 8300 4466
Classes:4



Sidcup Test Centre
7.5km

Address:4-6 Halfway Street, DA16 8LL
Phone:02083089104
Classes:4



Ancaster Group Limited
7.7km

Address:88 Plaistow Lane, BR1 3JE
Phone:020 8290 8700
Classes:4



W J King Garages Limited
7.7km

Address:Farningham Service Station, DA4 0DX
Phone:01322862366
Classes:4



One Stop Auto Service
7.8km

Address:10a Sherman Road, BR1 3JH
Phone:020 3620 4012
Website:onestopautotech.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motor Werx Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 6 Airport Trading Estate, TN16 3BW
Phone:01959 573035
Classes:4,5,7



B S Motors (Farningham) Llp
7.9km

Address:B S Motors, DA4 0BD
Phone:01322861234
Classes:4



The Motorist Centre (Biggin Hill) Limited
8.2km

Address:149 Main Road, TN16 3JP
Phone:01959 572999
Classes:4



Trustford Eltham
8.2km

Address:701-725 Sidcup Road, SE9 3AQ
Phone:0208 860 1266
Classes:4,5,7



Fiveways Service Centre
8.2km

Address:729 Sidcup Road, SE9 3AQ
Phone:02088510272
Classes:4



Bexley Garage Ltd
8.2km

Address:34 North Cray Rd, DA5 3LZ
Phone:01322 521551
Website:www.bexleygarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:00pm
Thursday:7:30am4:00pm
Friday:7:30am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Eltham Test Centre
8.3km

Address:1 Avery Hill Road, SE9 2BB
Phone:02088500015
Classes:4



A Smith Motors
8.3km

Address:British Rail Car Park, DA5 1AQ
Phone:01322 559758
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:10:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:10:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:10:00am7:00pm
Thursday:10:00am7:00pm
Friday:10:00am7:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
8.3km

Address:37 London Road, BR1 1DG
Phone:020 8460 9735
Classes:4



Bromley Accident Repair Centre Limited
8.3km

Address:22 Farwig Lane, BR1 3RB
Phone:020 8466 9140
Website:www.bromleyaccidentrepaircentre.com
Classes:4



Beehive Motor Works
8.3km

Address:Rear Of 369 Footscray Road, SE9 2EH
Phone:02088503514
Classes:1,2,3,4



Palmer Brothers S E London Ltd
8.4km

Address:Palmer Brothers S E London Ltd, SE9 4SW
Phone:020 8857 3232
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chaucer Sevenoaks Limited
8.4km

Address:London Road, TN13 2TH
Phone:01732 462800
Website:www.chaucersevenoaksltd.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:15pm
Thursday:8:30am5:15pm
Friday:8:30am5:15pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ej Balaam And Son Limited
8.5km

Address:Corkscrew Hill Garage, BR4 9BA
Phone:020 8777 1335
Classes:4



My Autos Garage Limited
8.5km

Address:Unit 17 Addington Business Park, CR0 9UG
Phone:01689 637227
Classes:4



Jemca Bromley
8.5km

Address:146 Burnt Ash Lane, BR1 5TD
Phone:020 8857 2101
Classes:4



Mb Motors Addington Limited
8.7km

Address:Mitchwood House, CR0 0AE
Phone:01689847133
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Beadles Sevenoaks Limited
8.7km

Address:Sevenoaks Road, TN14 5PA
Phone:01959525222
Classes:4



Phillip Reygate Automobile Services Limited
8.7km

Address:West Wickham Service Station, BR4 9LN
Phone:02087776394
Classes:4



Danson Garage
8.8km

Address:485 Blackfen Road, DA15 9NP
Phone:02083030011
Classes:4



Sunningvale Service Station Bh Limited
8.8km

Address:Sunningvale Avenue, TN16 3TL
Phone:01959 573434
Classes:4



Bexley Audi
8.8km

Address:138 Blendon Road, DA5 1BZ
Phone:020 8301 3050
Website:www.bexley.audi.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Blackfen Motorist Centre Ltd
9.0km

Address:309-315 Wellington Parade, DA15 9NG
Phone:02082987588
Classes:4,5,7



Sondel Yamaha Ltd
9.0km

Address:19-20 Wellington Parade, DA15 9NB
Phone:02083031811
Classes:1,2



Blackfen Mot Testing Station
9.1km

Address:243b Blackfen Road, DA15 8PR
Phone:02088507000
Classes:4,7



Premier Autocentres Ltd
9.1km

Address:184-214 Blackfen Road, DA15 8PT
Phone:02088500066
Classes:4



Beadles Volkswagen
9.2km

Address:Bromley Hill, BR1 4JS
Phone:02084609911
Classes:4



Antwiss Engineering Limited
9.5km

Address:Rye Garage, TN14 5HD
Phone:01732450386
Classes:4



Go Vauxhall
9.6km

Address:Mill Road, TN13 2UZ
Phone:01732744100
Classes:4



Imex Catalysts
9.6km

Address:Unit 3 Oakview Stud Farm, DA4 9DF
Phone:01322 868800
Classes:1,2,4



Chinese Garage Limited
9.6km

Address:Wickham Road, BR3 6RH
Phone:020 8650 3466
Classes:4



Dartford Motors
9.7km

Address:Heath Lane (Upper), DA1 2TW
Phone:01322224242
Classes:4



R And I Autos Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 1 Block 5, TN14 5EL
Phone:01732450610
Classes:1,2,4



Sevenoaks Mot Station Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 5 Block 2, TN14 5EL
Phone:01732464420
Classes:4



Sanspeed
9.8km

Address:9 Standard Rd, DA6 8DP
Phone:02083034314
Classes:4



Alan Johnson Vehicle Repairs Limited
9.8km

Address:Hardys Yard, TN13 2DN
Phone:01732 450241
Website:www.ajvehiclerepairs.co.uk
Classes:4



C P Autos
9.9km

Address:20 Lion Rd, DA6 8NR
Phone:02083039640
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Crayford
9.9km

Address:158-160 Greyhound Commercial Centre, DA1 4HF
Phone:01322 528031
Classes:4,5,7



Bourne Road Garage Ltd
9.9km

Address:Bourne Rd, DA1 4BU
Phone:01322 521595
Website:www.crayford-mazda.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:10:00am4:00pm



Pcs
9.9km

Address:Unit 22, TN15 6BQ
Phone:01474855592
Classes:4



Uralmoto (Uk) Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 9, TN15 6BQ
Phone:01474855662
Classes:1,2



Uralmoto Uk) Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 9 Blue Chalet Industrial Park, TN15 6BQ
Phone:01474 855662
Classes:3,4



Haywards Of Sevenoaks
10.0km

Address:Otford Road, TN14 5EG
Phone:01732455174
Classes:4,7



The Mini Centre
10.0km

Address:174 Broadway, DA6 7BT
Phone:02083031441
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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