Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CF44 7XA 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 CF44 7XA

We managed to find 61 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CF44 7XA. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

A & A Tyre Services
0.7km

Address:The Garage, CF44 6EJ
Phone:01685876017
Classes:4,7



Road Runner Mot Station
0.9km

Address:Unit 6, CF44 8ER
Phone:01685 874001/267190
Classes:4,5,7



G & L Auto Services
1.2km

Address:West End Garage, CF44 8NG
Phone:01685 872116
Website:www.gandlautoservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am4:30pm
Thursday:9:00am4:30pm
Friday:9:00am2:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Celtic Motorcycles Ltd
1.4km

Address:326 Cardiff Rd, CF44 6UU
Phone:01685870070
Classes:1,2



J And K Mot Centre
1.7km

Address:Canal Rd, CF44 0PN
Phone:01685 886880
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
2.4km

Address:Canal Rd, CF44 0AE
Phone:01685873914
Classes:4



Calvin Smith Motor Repairs
2.4km

Address:Unit 6 Cwmbach Ind Est, CF44 0AE
Phone:01685882088
Classes:4



The Garage
2.5km

Address:The Garage, CF44 6DA
Phone:01685870036
Classes:4



Noble Tyre & Exhausts
2.5km

Address:Noble Tyres & Exhausts Limited, CF44 6DA
Phone:01685 874476
Website:www.aberamantyres.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gerry Hill Car Sales
2.5km

Address:Canal Road, CF44 0AG
Phone:01685 875577
Classes:4



G T Motor Repairs
2.5km

Address:Canal Road, CF44 0AG
Phone:01685 886006
Classes:4



Aberdare Ford
2.5km

Address:New Cardiff Rd, CF44 0AG
Phone:01685873558
Classes:4



Motomec Aberdare
3.1km

Address:Park View Terrace, CF44 6AA
Phone:01443 472380
Website:www.motomecaberdare.com
Classes:4



Dudley Autos
4.5km

Address:Brooklyn Yard, CF44 9HR
Phone:01685 819992
Classes:4,7



R J Harris Motor Engineers
5.1km

Address:Brecon Rd, CF44 9NS
Phone:01685811822
Classes:4



North Road Motors
5.3km

Address:North Rd, CF43 4ST
Phone:01443755048
Classes:4



Alans Tyre Shop
5.5km

Address:Willows House, CF48 1YF
Phone:01685 350450
Classes:4,7



Car Care Merthyr Tydfil Limited
5.7km

Address:Yew Street, CF47 8EB
Phone:01685 383855
Classes:4



Southern Merthyr Ltd
5.7km

Address:Pentrebach Rd, CF48 1YA
Phone:01685383828
Classes:4



King David Tyres
5.7km

Address:Pentrebach Rd, CF48 1YA
Phone:01685723460
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
5.7km

Address:Pentrebach Road, CF48 1YA
Phone:01685 371666
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



Capitol Volkswagen
5.7km

Address:Pentrebach Road, CF48 1YA
Phone:01685 350077
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
5.7km

Address:Pentrebach Rd, CF48 1YA
Phone:01685374111
Classes:4



Thomas & Davies Merthyr Tydfil Ltd
5.7km

Address:Pentrebach Rd, CF48 1YA
Phone:01685722773
Classes:4



Roberts Auto Repairs
5.7km

Address:Ernest Street Ser Station, CF47 0YP
Phone:01685 386858
Classes:4



Cardiff Road Garage Limited
5.7km

Address:Cardiff Rd, CF45 4EY
Phone:01443 474909
Website:www.cardiffroadgarage.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



Mountain Ash Motors
5.7km

Address:New Cardiff Rd, CF45 4EY
Phone:01443472259
Classes:4



H P Price Cynon Valley Limited
5.8km

Address:Beacons View, CF44 9PS
Phone:01685 814333
Classes:4,7



Rhigos Road Motors Limited
5.8km

Address:Rhigos Rd, CF44 9PS
Phone:01685812961
Classes:4



Motofix
5.8km

Address:Plymouth St, CF47 0TT
Phone:01685722255
Classes:4



Brecon Road Tyres
6.0km

Address:18-20 Brecon Rd, CF47 8NG
Phone:01685723676
Classes:4



Dhm Services
6.1km

Address:Old Drill Hall, CF47 8UT
Phone:01685721005
Classes:4,5,7



Dennis Eagle Limited
6.2km

Address:Unit 22, CF48 4DR
Phone:01443 693999
Classes:4,5,7



Pitstop Tyre & Exhaust Centre Limited
6.5km

Address:Dol Y Coed Terrace, CF43 3BW
Phone:01443 733471
Classes:4



Troedyrhiw Garage
6.7km

Address:Merthyr Road Garage, CF48 4HU
Phone:01443 690293
Classes:4



Bryntaff Garage
7.3km

Address:Bryntaff, CF48 4PJ
Phone:01443 691911
Classes:4,7
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



Baz Bikes
7.3km

Address:163-164 Bute St, CF42 6BY
Phone:01443 776060
Website:www.bazbikes.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pentre Motors Ltd
7.4km

Address:48-50 Llewellyn Street, CF41 7BW
Phone:01443 435335
Classes:4



Gripz
7.5km

Address:Unit 4, CF42 6EP
Phone:01443 776626
Classes:4



Motortech
7.5km

Address:Unit 2 - 3, CF42 6EP
Phone:01443 775757
Classes:4



New Rd Garage
7.7km

Address:New Road Garage, CF42 5PF
Phone:01443 771336
Classes:4



Cynon Garage Mot Station
7.8km

Address:Abercynon Road, CF45 3HX
Phone:01443 477754
Classes:4,7



Steve Jacka Motors
7.9km

Address:Unit 35, CF41 7UW
Phone:01443431111
Classes:4



Maindy Bridge Garage
8.1km

Address:Parc Cres, CF42 6HR
Phone:01443 771141
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D G Weaver Motors Ltd
8.2km

Address:200 Gelli Rd, CF41 7LU
Phone:01443 425100
Website:www.dgweaver.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Top Gear Auto Services
8.3km

Address:Oaklands, CF48 4SY
Phone:01443 690006
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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



Treads Tyres & Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:Pant Ind Est, CF48 2SR
Phone:01685359214
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
8.3km

Address:Dowlais Ind Est, CF47 2SR
Phone:01685385872
Classes:4



Paul Hughes Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:Bryniau Rd, CF48 2SR
Phone:01685267450
Classes:4



Lewis Motors (Merthyr) Limited
8.3km

Address:Unit 9, CF48 2SR
Phone:01685 374834
Classes:4,5,7



Jack Matthews & Son
8.3km

Address:Merthyr Ind Est, CF48 2SR
Phone:01685384558
Classes:3,4



R T Williams
8.3km

Address:Unit 30a Pant Industrial Estate, CF48 2SR
Phone:01685 383481
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Merthyr Tyres & Exhaust Services Limited
9.0km

Address:Merthyr Industrial Estate, CF48 2BN
Phone:01685 377771
Classes:4



Welsh Tyre Service
9.1km

Address:Unit 2, CF40 2JP
Phone:01443 421941
Classes:4,7



Potchys Mot Station
9.3km

Address:Main Road, CF45 4BT
Phone:01443 742509
Classes:4,7



Ynyscynon Mot Centre
9.4km

Address:235-245 Ynyscynon Rd, CF40 2LL
Phone:01443 433591
Classes:4



Maesyffynon Garage Limited
9.6km

Address:Mount Road, CF44 9RJ
Phone:01685 812764
Website:www.maesyffynon-garage-limited.co.uk
Classes:4



Vale Autotec Limited
9.7km

Address:Bank Top Garage, CF44 9YU
Phone:01685 811800
Website:www.valeautotec.co.uk
Classes:4



K & M Robins Garage
9.7km

Address:Old Rhymney Rd, CF48 2YG
Phone:01685 384264
Classes:4



Cmb Service And Repair Centre
9.8km

Address:Llwynypia Road, CF40 2EL
Phone:01443 440800
Classes:4



Tonypandy Motor Co
9.8km

Address:Berw Rd, CF40 2AA
Phone:01443 435633
Classes:3,4



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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