Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CH1 6EG 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 CH1 6EG

We managed to find 110 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CH1 6EG. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

The Wheatsheaf Garage
1.0km

Address:Parkgate Road, CH1 6JS
Phone:01244 851181
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



Bobs Bike Tyres
3.1km

Address:Unit B14 Evans Business Park, CH5 2JZ
Phone:01244 289429
Classes:1,2



Smart Auto Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 63, CH5 2LR
Phone:01244 288008
Classes:4



Mb Motors Of Chester Limited
3.2km

Address:Marsh Lane, CH5 2LR
Phone:01244289311
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.3km

Address:Saughall Road, CH1 5EY
Phone:01244399620
Classes:4



Lookers
3.4km

Address:Unit11, CH5 2NU
Phone:01244285996
Classes:4,7



Lookers Chester Renault
3.7km

Address:302 Sealand Road, CH1 4LQ
Phone:01244390009
Classes:4,7



Lookers Chester
3.7km

Address:302 Sealand Road, CH1 4LQ
Phone:01244394300
Classes:4



Inchcape Volkswagen Chester
3.7km

Address:Sealand Road, CH1 4LQ
Phone:01244 390033
Classes:4



Rybrook Jaguar
3.8km

Address:Sovereign Way, CH1 4PH
Phone:01244 393939
Classes:4



Duncan Alan Jones
3.9km

Address:Ben Whitehouse, CH1 4AY
Phone:01244 376595/07855125441
Classes:4



Road Range Limited
4.0km

Address:Zone 2, CH5 2NR
Phone:01244 838280
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes Benz Of Chester
4.1km

Address:Countess Way, CH1 4DU
Phone:01244374473
Classes:4



The Powerhouse Auto Limited
4.1km

Address:Holmwood House, CH5 2QB
Phone:01244531025
Classes:4



Swansway Chester
4.2km

Address:Sealand Road, CH1 4LS
Phone:01244 398600
Classes:4



Car And Commercial Autocare
4.3km

Address:Unit 1 St Ives Way, CH5 2QS
Phone:01244 528992
Classes:4



Halliwell Jones (Chester) Ltd
4.3km

Address:6 Knutsford Way, CH1 4NS
Phone:01244 393600
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.4km

Address:Stadium Way, CH1 4PZ
Phone:01244 389500
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
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



Chester Auto Services
4.4km

Address:Unit 19 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244377747
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
4.4km

Address:7 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244375154
Classes:4,5,7



Graham Walker Ltd
4.4km

Address:28 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244 381777
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
4.4km

Address:11 Bumpers Lane, CH1 4LT
Phone:01244 373330
Classes:4



Cma Chester Ltd
4.4km

Address:Factory Road, CH5 2QJ
Phone:01244539500
Classes:3,4,7



Bt Fleet Limited
4.4km

Address:Chester Garage, CH1 4NN
Phone:01244502385
Classes:4



Crane Bank Garages Limited
4.5km

Address:Unit 5 Hartford Way, CH1 4NT
Phone:01244 317191
Classes:4



Bakers Mot Station
4.5km

Address:3 Hartford Way, CH1 4NT
Phone:01244 375467
Website:www.bakersmot.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



Sandycroft Mot Centre
4.6km

Address:Adams Garage, CH5 2DH
Phone:01244530018
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Lindop Bros Queensferry
4.8km

Address:Bridgegate, CH5 2TE
Phone:01244821031
Classes:4



Gallagers Of Sandycroft
4.8km

Address:Chester Road, CH5 2QN
Phone:01244534347
Classes:4



A-A Automotive
4.8km

Address:Unit 2d, CH5 2DQ
Phone:01244 535837
Classes:4,5,7



J S Motors (Chester) Ltd
4.9km

Address:Grange Road, CH2 2AN
Phone:01244 390079
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Queensferry Mot Testing Station
4.9km

Address:Unit 3, CH5 2TF
Phone:01244 817888
Website:www.queensferrymot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Mot & Service Centre
5.1km

Address:New Crane Street, CH1 4JE
Phone:01244 380200
Website:www.chestermot.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Car Clinic Ledsham
5.2km

Address:Bank Farm, CH66 0NA
Phone:0151-339-0101
Classes:4,5,7



Hiq
5.2km

Address:Station Road, CH5 1SU
Phone:01244822669
Classes:4



Mitchell's Garage
5.2km

Address:Unit 9l Chester Bank Business Park, CH4 8SL
Phone:01244 676216
Website:www.mitchellsgarage.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:8:00am2:00am
Sunday:Closed



Chester Car Services
5.3km

Address:Brymau Industrial Estate, CH4 8RF
Phone:01244680313
Classes:1,2,4



Langham Motors Ltd
5.3km

Address:4 Bridge Arch, CH1 4JH
Phone:01244311396
Classes:1,2,4



Autocare
5.3km

Address:7 Kitchen Street, CH1 4JH
Phone:01244 346420
Website:www.chesterautocare.co.uk
Classes: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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ellesmere Service Centre
5.3km

Address:179 Chester Road, CH65 6SE
Phone:0151 355 3033
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am5:00pm
Thursday:6:30am5:00pm
Friday:6:30am5:00pm
Saturday:6:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Abbey Taxis And Chauffeur Hire
5.3km

Address:10 Ketland Court, CH4 8SB
Phone:01244677934
Classes:4



Ap Wright And Sons
5.4km

Address:Cross Service Station, CH5 1SA
Phone:01244 830761
Classes:1,2,4



Michael Alexander
5.4km

Address:6 Chesterbank Business Park, CH4 8RU
Phone:01244 682223
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
5.5km

Address:Station Road, CH1 3AA
Phone:01244354346
Classes:4



Great Sutton Garage
5.5km

Address:65 Old Chester Road, CH66 3PA
Phone:0151 339 3339
Website:www.greatsuttongarage.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pete's Auto Services
5.5km

Address:3 Capenhurst Lane, CH65 7AQ
Phone:0151 355 3466
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
5.6km

Address:Border House, CH4 8SE
Phone:01244 659577
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
5.6km

Address:17 Nicholas Street, CH1 2NX
Phone:01244 311677
Classes:4



Cheshire Oaks Audi
5.6km

Address:Longlooms Road East, CH65 9LF
Phone:0151 3578066
Classes:4



Jubilee Garage
5.6km

Address:Unit 8 Rowleys Park, CH5 1QJ
Phone:01244 819519
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Mw Car & Commercial Ltd
5.7km

Address:Unit 5, CH4 0BY
Phone:01244 660999
Classes:4,5,7



Kvms
5.7km

Address:Unit 1a, CH4 0BY
Phone:01244 661296
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am6:00pm,
Wednesday:12:00am6:00pm,
Thursday:12:00am6:00pm,
Friday:12:00am6:00pm,
Saturday:12:00am6:00pm,
Sunday:12:00am1:00pm



Bretton Motorcycles
5.7km

Address:Unit 10 Broughton Mills Road, CH4 0BY
Phone:01244 660774
Classes:1,2



Cheshire Oaks Honda
5.7km

Address:3 Oakland Drive, CH65 9LG
Phone:0151 230 8444
Website:www.holdcroft.com
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:11:00am5:00pm



Wirral Car And Engineering Services Ltd
5.8km

Address:Station Road, CH66 3NZ
Phone:01513392468
Classes:4



Hi Q Chester
5.9km

Address:2a Westminster Road, CH2 3DQ
Phone:01244 321317
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
5.9km

Address:The Truck Centre, CH4 0DS
Phone:01244 660681
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



The Foregate Garage
5.9km

Address:107a And 109a Foregate Street, CH1 1HE
Phone:01244 322149
Classes:4



S M R Tyres Limited
5.9km

Address:Unit 5 Jackson Court, CH5 3QP
Phone:01244 535915
Website:www.wesellbrandedtyres.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Tates Garage
6.0km

Address:Pooltown Road, CH65 7AB
Phone:0151 356 2887
Website:www.ellesmereport-tyres.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



Manor Garage
6.1km

Address:Lightfoot Street, CH2 3AL
Phone:01244346886
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
6.1km

Address:510 Chester Road, CH66 3RE
Phone:0151 339 3781
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



Brookdale Garage
6.1km

Address:Ledsham Road, CH66 4QW
Phone:01513393304
Classes:3,4



Bill Smith Motors Ltd
6.6km

Address:30 To 36 Tarvin Road, CH3 5DH
Phone:01244323845
Classes:1,2



Broughton Car Services
6.6km

Address:Broughton Hall Road, CH4 0QG
Phone:01244520495
Classes:4



Mitchell Lexus Chester
6.7km

Address:Stanney Mill Lane, CH2 4RG
Phone:0151 355 5555
Website:www.lexus.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
6.7km

Address:116 Whitby Road, CH65 0AB
Phone:01513572869
Classes:4



Chester Harley Davidson
6.7km

Address:Harley Davidson Building, CH2 4HY
Phone:0151 3573341
Classes:1,2



Sandy Lane Garage
6.8km

Address:47 Sandy Lane, CH3 5UL
Phone:01244 346180
Classes:4



Port Tyres And Autocare Ltd
6.9km

Address:93 Flatt Lane, CH65 8DW
Phone:0151 356 4565
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lee's Mot's Limited
6.9km

Address:4b Dock Road Industrial Estate, CH5 4DS
Phone:01244 811411
Classes:1,2,3,4



Newton Garage
6.9km

Address:113 Tarvin Road, CH3 5EF
Phone:01244 400546
Classes:4,7



Deeside Motor Centre Limited
7.0km

Address:High Street, CH5 4DJ
Phone:01244 816802
Website:www.deesidemotorcentre.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:11:00am5:00pm



Two Wheel Workshop
7.0km

Address:Unit 22 Westminster Industrial Park, CH65 3DU
Phone:0151 3556600
Classes:1,2



Ellesmere Port Engine Shop
7.0km

Address:Unit 8 Telford Road, CH65 5EU
Phone:0151 356 5873
Classes:4



R And K Autos
7.0km

Address:15 Telford Road, CH65 5EU
Phone:01513550651
Classes:4



Cheshire Oaks Service Station Ltd
7.0km

Address:Telford Road, CH65 5EU
Phone:0151 356 4757
Website:cheshireoaksservicestation.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Peacock Garage Services
7.2km

Address:175 Christleton Road, CH3 5TA
Phone:01244311381
Classes:1,2,4



Reg Lennon Motorcycles
7.2km

Address:1d Whitby Road, CH65 4AR
Phone:0151 356 4390
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres And Autocare
7.3km

Address:24 Vicars Cross Road, CH3 5NB
Phone:01244 341272
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



Harper Autos Limited
7.3km

Address:Unit 4 Newport Business Park, CH65 4LZ
Phone:0151 3571696
Classes:4,5,7



Lookers Ellesmere Port
7.4km

Address:Rossmore Road East, CH65 3AL
Phone:0151 200 6006
Classes:4



M53 Ford
7.5km

Address:Rossmore Road East, CH65 3BR
Phone:01513571221
Classes:4



Macsport
7.5km

Address:Phoenix House, CH65 3BR
Phone:0151 357 3160
Classes:4,5,7



Town And Country Garage
7.5km

Address:Broughton Hall Road, CH4 0QR
Phone:01244538823
Classes:4



Central Vw Audi
7.6km

Address:Central House, CH65 4EA
Phone:0151 355 1246
Website:www.centralvwaudi.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Warpspeed Motorcycles
7.6km

Address:28-34 Station Road, CH65 4BQ
Phone:01513560654
Classes:1,2



Quicks Service Centre
7.6km

Address:Unit 1 Rother Drive, CH65 3DP
Phone:0151 356 2401
Website:www.quicksservicecentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Portside Cars Limited
7.6km

Address:Unit 8 Canal Bridge Enterprise Centre, CH65 4EH
Phone:0151 3557275
Classes:4



Castle Garage (Nw) Limited
7.7km

Address:Liverpool Road, CH5 3AR
Phone:01244 520658
Website:www.castlegarageewloe.co.uk
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Emrys Jones Motor Services
7.7km

Address:Bumble Bee Garage, CH5 4AR
Phone:01244819557
Classes:4



Lloyd Motors
7.8km

Address:Poole Hall Estate, CH66 1ST
Phone:0151 3564699
Classes:4



Ewloe Service Station
7.8km

Address:Holywell Road, CH5 3BS
Phone:01244520017
Classes:4,7



E Nixon And Son Limited
7.9km

Address:Brookside Works, CH65 4LB
Phone:0151 3559444
Classes:4,5,7



Hartwell Chester
8.2km

Address:Chester Road, CH3 6BS
Phone:01244 311404
Classes:4



Cq Mot And Autocentre
8.2km

Address:Units M And N, CH5 4UQ
Phone:01244811117
Classes:4



Hooton Road Service Station
8.3km

Address:Hooton Road, CH64 1SG
Phone:0151 327 4814
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



Tomlinson Autos Limited
8.3km

Address:Building 16e, CH66 7NB
Phone:0151 3277104
Classes:4,5,7



Lloyds Garage Repairs
8.3km

Address:Neston Road, CH64 2TE
Phone:0151 327 3458
Website:www.lloyds-garage.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:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wood Lane Service Station Ltd
8.3km

Address:Wood Lane, CH5 3JG
Phone:01244 531851
Website:www.woodlanecarsales.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Collins Motor Care Limited
8.7km

Address:Whitchurch Road, CH3 6AE
Phone:01244 332665
Classes:4



Tts Service And Repair Limited
9.0km

Address:Dobshill Garage, CH5 3LZ
Phone:01244 545115
Website:www.ttsvans.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:9:30am1:30am



Norman Leslie Catherall
9.0km

Address:Bank Lane Yard, CH7 3EQ
Phone:01244545522
Classes:4



Dee Auto Services
9.3km

Address:Unit 14, CH7 3LY
Phone:01244549277
Classes:4



K T Auto Services
9.3km

Address:Smithy Lane, CH5 3BW
Phone:01244550491
Classes:4,7



Town Lane Autos Ltd
9.3km

Address:9a Town Lane, CH64 4DE
Phone:0151 336 6097
Website:townlaneautosltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Ewloe Hall Motors Limited
9.4km

Address:Liverpool Road, CH7 3LP
Phone:01244548300
Classes:4



Elton Green Services Ltd
9.9km

Address:By Pass Road, CH2 4LD
Phone:01928 725144
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Pcm Vehicle Repairs Ltd
9.9km

Address:Unit 3, CH7 3AY
Phone:01244 548405
Website:www.pcmvehiclerepairs.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Save
9.9km

Address:69 To 71 Eastham Village Road, CH62 0AN
Phone:01513274979
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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