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MOT Test Centres within 10km of CF4 7QA

We managed to find 116 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CF4 7QA. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Garth Tyre & Auto Services
0.3km

Address:Main Road, CF15 9HJ
Phone:02920 810857
Classes:4



Speed's Halfway Garage
0.5km

Address:Halfway Garage, CF15 7PQ
Phone:029 2081 0233
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M & M Garages
0.6km

Address:Moy Road Ind Est, CF15 7QR
Phone:02920 753359
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Nantgarw Garage Limited
1.1km

Address:Nantgarw Garage, CF15 7SR
Phone:0333 121 4447
Classes:4



C M Auto Services
1.3km

Address:Unit 2 Fairfield Industrial Estate, CF15 8LA
Phone:029 2081 3236
Website:www.cmautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Rvs Engineering 2008 Limited
1.9km

Address:Ynys Bridge, CF15 7NT
Phone:02920 811643
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw
2.0km

Address:Industrial Estate Garage, CF37 5YA
Phone:01443 842376
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Hbh Automotive Limited
2.4km

Address:Blackbrook Garage, CF83 1NF
Phone:02920 882368
Classes:4,7



One Stop Autos
3.0km

Address:Ford Road, CF37 5TF
Phone:01443 844855
Classes:4,5,7



Maesycoed Motors Limited
3.3km

Address:Heol Groes Wen, CF37 5YY
Phone:01443 843640
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



Griffin Mill Garages Ltd
3.3km

Address:Upper Boat, CF37 5YE
Phone:01443 842216
Classes:4,7



Griffin Mill Garages (Skoda & Nissan)
3.4km

Address:Griffin Milll Garages (Skoda & Nissan), CF37 5YH
Phone:01443 824380
Classes:4



John F Hutchings Ltd
3.4km

Address:The Vauxhall Centre, CF37 5SP
Phone:01443 824680
Classes:4,7



Duffryn Garage Church Village Limited
3.4km

Address:Duffryn Bach Tce, CF38 1AL
Phone:01443 202438
Classes:4



King David Tyres
3.5km

Address:Western Industrial Est, CF83 1BQ
Phone:02920885835
Classes:4



Western Motors 95
3.5km

Address:Units 9/10, CF83 1BQ
Phone:02920886565
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Ltd
3.6km

Address:Motor Transport Workshop, CF14 7XZ
Phone:02920619299
Classes:1,2,4,7



Radyr Garage Limited
3.9km

Address:Radyr Train Station, CF15 8AA
Phone:029 2084 4437
Website:www.radyrgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Caerphilly Car Clinic Ltd
4.1km

Address:Nantgarw Road, CF83 1BW
Phone:02920 888834
Classes:4



South Wales Vehicle Solutions
4.1km

Address:R/o Texaco Garage, CF83 1BW
Phone:02920 850044
Classes:4



A V Motor Repairs
4.2km

Address:Newtown Ind Est, CF38 2EE
Phone:01443 201701
Classes:4



Carbase
4.5km

Address:Cardiff Rd, CF37 5AA
Phone:01443 843103
Classes:4



Commercial Motors Uk Ltd
5.0km

Address:Graig Y Fedw Rd, CF83 4AS
Phone:02920830321
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
5.2km

Address:Pontygwindy Road, CF83 3HD
Phone:029 2086 6170
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



Virginia Park Garage
5.2km

Address:Melville Tce, CF83 3HE
Phone:029 2088 3242
Classes:4



Tynant Garage Ltd
5.2km

Address:Tynant Garage, CF38 2DU
Phone:01443 202594
Classes:4



John Dugdale & Son Motor Engineer Ltd
5.3km

Address:The Garage, CF14 1DG
Phone:029 20623004/616016
Classes:4



Ynys Garage
5.5km

Address:Glyndwr Avenue, CF37 5PD
Phone:01443 485199
Classes:4



A And S Motor Repairs
5.6km

Address:Unit 16 Sir Alfred Owen Way, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 859191
Classes:4



Trike Design Ltd
5.6km

Address:31 Sir Alfred Owen Way, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 880885
Classes:1,2



Rob's Mot & Service Station
5.6km

Address:Unit 3c,, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920888899
Classes:4,5,7



Caerphilly Mot Centre
5.6km

Address:Unit 4b, CF83 3HU
Phone:02920 865500
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Whitchurch Mot & Service Centre Limited
5.6km

Address:19a Norman Rd, CF14 1PS
Phone:029 2062 1312
Website:www.whitchurchmot.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pee Gee Motorcycles
6.0km

Address:Bedwas Road, CF83 3AR
Phone:02920 863536
Classes:2



Bedwas Road Filling Station
6.0km

Address:Bedwas Road Filling Station, CF83 3AR
Phone:02920882830
Classes:4



Monico Garage Limited
6.0km

Address:Unit 6b, CF14 5DL
Phone:029 2076 3566
Website:www.monicogarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Thane And Mears Automobile Engineers
6.0km

Address:304a Caerphilly Rd, CF14 4NS
Phone:029 2069 1640
Classes:4



Pantbach Autocentre
6.1km

Address:Pantbach Road, CF14 1TW
Phone:02920 619209
Classes:4



R H Babbage & Son Ltd
6.2km

Address:19 Kimberley Terrace, CF14 5EA
Phone:02920752663
Classes:4



Chappell Mot & Service Centre Limited
6.2km

Address:Birchgrove Garage, CF14 4HE
Phone:02920 623424
Classes:4



Heath Tyre Services Ltd
6.3km

Address:130 Maesycoed Rd, CF14 4HH
Phone:029 20611688
Classes:4



Southgate Garage Llantrisant Limited
6.4km

Address:Old Station Yard, CF72 8AZ
Phone:01443 223371
Classes:4



New Inn Motors
6.5km

Address:2 Hampton Road, CF14 4AH
Phone:029 2061 4082
Website:newinnmotors.weebly.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motoring Centre
6.6km

Address:Bedwas House Industrial Estate, CF83 8DW
Phone:029 2086 8899
Website:www.motoring.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Yapps Garages Ltd
6.7km

Address:146 Fidlas Rd, CF14 0YW
Phone:029 20751323
Classes:4



Economy Auto Centre
6.9km

Address:Llantrisant Rd, CF37 1PL
Phone:01443492254
Classes:4



D J Llantrisant Ltd
6.9km

Address:Cross Inn Road, CF72 8AY
Phone:01443 223401
Classes:3,4,5,7



R J Davies Motor Repairs
6.9km

Address:The Quarry, CF37 4BW
Phone:01443 409647
Classes:4,5,5a,7



J J Motor Repairs
7.0km

Address:Commercial St, CF83 4GY
Phone:029 2083 1661
Classes:4



Bets Autos Ltd
7.0km

Address:Mwyndy Garage, CF72 8PN
Phone:01443 224266
Classes:4



John Paul Motors Ltd
7.0km

Address:31 Newport Rd, CF83 8AA
Phone:029 2088 5205
Classes:4



Town Garage
7.0km

Address:Newbridge Rd, CF72 8EX
Phone:01443 223334
Classes:4,7



Llanishen Garage
7.1km

Address:83 Fidlas Rd, CF14 0LW
Phone:029 20752225
Classes:4



Three Arches Services Ltd
7.2km

Address:Heathwood Rd, CF14 4HT
Phone:029 20752101
Classes:4



Fairwater Garage Ltd
7.3km

Address:Norbury Rd, CF5 4AT
Phone:02920553383
Classes:1,2,4



South Wales Service Centre Ltd
7.4km

Address:Unit 4 - Premier Buildings, CF83 8YE
Phone:029 2088 8998
Website:southwalesservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
7.4km

Address:Unit 4, CF37 4DA
Phone:01443485601
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
7.4km

Address:Sardis Road, CF37 1BA
Phone:01443 407407
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



Browns Motor Services
7.5km

Address:Unit 2, Nant Court, CF83 3RX
Phone:029 2088 5699
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:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



G P Motorcycles
7.6km

Address:Unit 3, CF37 1NY
Phone:01443 480777
Classes:1,2



R J Davies Motor Repairs
7.6km

Address:Pontypridd Motors, CF37 4DB
Phone:01443485485
Classes:4



Roberttown Service Station Limited
7.6km

Address:The Square, CF37 1DU
Phone:01443790481
Classes:4



Ec Mots And Service Centre Limited
7.6km

Address:Wingfield Crescent, CF83 3NT
Phone:02920 852844
Classes:4



John Dolbear Tyre & Auto Services Ltd
7.7km

Address:North Rd, CF14 3AF
Phone:029 20621138
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
7.7km

Address:588 Cowbridge Road East, CF5 1BP
Phone:02920 561109
Classes:4



Bowshers Garage
7.8km

Address:641 Cowbridge Rd East, CF5 1BH
Phone:029 2056 5599
Website:www.newbowshersgarage.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



Halfords Autocentre
7.8km

Address:113-115 North Rd, CF14 3AD
Phone:029 20627045
Classes:4



Victoria Park Service Station Ltd
7.9km

Address:22a Romilly Rd West, CF5 1FU
Phone:02920383730
Classes:4



D G Weaver Limited
8.0km

Address:Talbot Road, CF72 8YB
Phone:01443 233555
Website:www.dgweaver.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:10:00am4:00pm



Kayel Motor Services
8.0km

Address:Coedpenmaen Rd, CF37 4LR
Phone:01443402499
Classes:4



Autocraft Motor Engineers
8.2km

Address:137 Maindy Rd, CF24 4HN
Phone:02920373555
Classes:4



Dave Prance Tyre & Autocentres Limited
8.2km

Address:St Fagans Garage, CF5 4SY
Phone:029 2059 9000
Website:www.stfagansgarage.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pontypridd Accident Repair Centre
8.3km

Address:Riverside Mot Centre, CF37 1HT
Phone:01443 405400
Classes:4



First Auto Engineers
8.3km

Address:Unit 4, CF11 8DJ
Phone:02920222868
Classes:1,2,4



Dms Motor Services
8.3km

Address:Charles St, CF37 1HU
Phone:01443402255
Classes:4



G & J Motors
8.4km

Address:Roath Park Garage, CF24 4PX
Phone:02920 382574
Classes:4



Pontyclun Mot Centre
8.4km

Address:Pontyclun Car Sales, CF72 9NE
Phone:01443 222936
Classes:4



Just Mots
8.5km

Address:419-421 Cowbridge Road East, CF5 1JG
Phone:02920342022
Classes:4



More Than Mot's
8.6km

Address:Rear Of 35 Romilly Crescent, CF11 9NP
Phone:029 2066 5254
Website:www.morethanmots.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:45pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am5:30pm,
Wednesday:12:00am5:30pm,
Thursday:12:00am5:30pm,
Friday:12:00am5:30pm,
Saturday:12:00am5:30pm,
Sunday:12:00am1:00pm



Canton Autocentre Limited
8.6km

Address:363a Cowbridge Road East, CF5 1JF
Phone:029 2023 3040
Website:www.cantonautocentre.co.uk
Classes:4



Trojan Service Station
8.6km

Address:Cilfynydd Road, CF37 4NG
Phone:01443 402389
Classes:4



Graigwen Service Station Ltd
8.6km

Address:Pantygraigwen Road, CF37 2RR
Phone:01443 403235
Classes:4



Culver Mot Centre
8.6km

Address:Heol Trelai, CF5 5PH
Phone:02920594018
Classes:4



Shahs Motor Company
8.7km

Address:Unit 2, CF5 5NJ
Phone:029 2067 0999
Website:shahsmotorcompany.co.uk
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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cardiff Mot & Repair Centre
8.7km

Address:13 Argyle Street, CF05 5NP
Phone:02920 597118
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Fit
8.7km

Address:305 Cowbridge Road, CF5 1JD
Phone:02920 342837
Classes:4



Ace Mot Station
8.8km

Address:10 Fanny St, CF24 4EH
Phone:02920377788
Classes:4



Canton Cross Motors
8.9km

Address:1a Leckwith Road, CF11 8HJ
Phone:02920221451
Classes:4



Gt Superbikes Limited
9.0km

Address:Unit 10, CF72 9DY
Phone:01443 449555
Website:www.gtsuperbikes.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Maynards Motor Services
9.0km

Address:Unit 19, CF72 9DY
Phone:01443 237919
Classes:4,7



Roadways Tyre & Auto Servicesltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 6e, CF72 9DX
Phone:01443 228427
Classes:4,5,7



J Sherlock & Son Ltd
9.1km

Address:The Garage, CF24 4SE
Phone:02920486536
Classes:4



K & J Motors Pontyclun Ltd
9.1km

Address:Unit 2 Forest Park, CF72 9EW
Phone:
Classes:4



Cathays Motor Services
9.2km

Address:120 Coburn St, CF24 4BT
Phone:02920230315
Classes:4



Albion Garage
9.2km

Address:Albion Garage, CF37 4NN
Phone:01443 491020
Classes:4



Universal Motors Mot & Service Centre
9.2km

Address:2 Fitzroy St, CF24 4BL
Phone:02920383179
Classes:4



Cardiff Jag & Performance Limited
9.2km

Address:Unit 3 And 4, CF23 7HB
Phone:02920 540800
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.3km

Address:Leckwith Rd, CF11 8AP
Phone:02920396812
Classes:4



Citywide Autocentres Ltd
9.3km

Address:Unit 4 The Stoneyard, CF11 6HE
Phone:029 2022 0558
Website:www.citywidevansales.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Auto Moto Tyre & Exhaust Limited
9.4km

Address:Units 14 & 15, CF37 4NX
Phone:01443 400033
Classes:4



Sinclair Group Mercedes Benz Of Cardiff And Newport
9.5km

Address:Mulberry Drive, CF23 8RS
Phone:029 20542400
Classes:4



Stratstone Jaguar Cardiff
9.5km

Address:Pentwyn House, CF23 8HE
Phone:02920 546700
Classes:4



Cardiff Audi
9.6km

Address:Malthouse Avenue, CF23 8RB
Phone:02920 547555
Classes:4



Motorcycle Tyre Shop
9.6km

Address:Great Western Yard, CF37 2PP
Phone:01443 400122
Classes:1,2



Bedford Street Mot Station
9.6km

Address:Penllyne St, CF24 3DB
Phone:02920485161
Classes:4



City Service Centre
9.6km

Address:Unit 1, CF24 3DB
Phone:02920464677
Classes:4



Tudor St Mot Station
9.7km

Address:2 Ninian Park Road, CF11 6HZ
Phone:02920 253077
Classes:4



B & R Motors
9.7km

Address:Tavistock Street, CF24 3BE
Phone:029 2048 4876
Classes:1,2



Mr T's Mot
9.8km

Address:113 City Road, CF24 3BN
Phone:02920 488337
Classes:4



A1 Diagnostics Bosch Car Service
9.8km

Address:64 Sloper Road, CF11 8AB
Phone:02920 220380
Classes:4,5,5a,7



Riders Of Cardiff
9.8km

Address:Sloper Road, CF11 8AB
Phone:02920 233559
Classes:1,2



D A Autos
9.8km

Address:M D C House, CF11 8AB
Phone:02920395175
Classes:4



Nickels Garage & Co
9.8km

Address:131 Tudor St, CF11 6AE
Phone:029 2022 4077
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Speedo Auto And Tyre Centre
9.8km

Address:Penlline Street, CF24 3DF
Phone:02920 494990
Classes:4,7



The Parus Autocentre
10.0km

Address:62 City Rd, CF24 3DN
Phone:029 2049 4384
Classes:4



Vale Of Glamorgan Council
10.0km

Address:The Alps Depot, CF5 6AA
Phone:02920673243
Classes:4,5,7



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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