Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CH31 9DA 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 CH31 9DA

We managed to find 94 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CH31 9DA. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Heswall Motor Services Ltd
0.2km

Address:27 Tower Road South, CH60 7SY
Phone:0151 3423553
Classes:4



Castle Motors
0.2km

Address:5 The Mount, CH60 4RE
Phone:01513423429
Classes:4



Vernons Garage
0.3km

Address:69 To 71 Pensby Road, CH60 7RB
Phone:0151 342 2610
Website:www.vernonsgarage.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



Windsors Of Heswall
0.5km

Address:8 To 10 Milner Road, CH60 5RZ
Phone:0151 3429191
Classes:4



Tyres Motor Trade Ltd
0.6km

Address:54 Downham Road North, CH61 6UW
Phone:0151 342 1396
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Lower Village Garage
0.9km

Address:18 Village Road, CH60 0DZ
Phone:0151 342 6059
Website:www.lowervillagegarage.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



Ats Euromaster Limited
2.0km

Address:419 Pensby Road, CH61 9PF
Phone:0151 6486551
Classes:4



The Wright Car Centre Ltd
2.1km

Address:Chester Road, CH60 3SE
Phone:0151 3428889
Classes:4



Irby Motor Company Ltd
2.9km

Address:9 Mill Hill Road, CH61 4UB
Phone:0151 6485488
Classes:4



Harding Motor Company Limited
3.3km

Address:Boathouse Lane, CH64 6RD
Phone:0151 336 3965
Website:www.hardings4cars.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:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:11:00am5:30pm



Fiveways Service Station
3.6km

Address:Chester High Road, CH64 3RY
Phone:01513530999
Classes:4



Norman Hand Services
4.2km

Address:Unit 17,18 And 19, CH64 3UG
Phone:01513364289
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Ats Euromaster Limited
4.3km

Address:Buildwas Road, CH64 3RU
Phone:01513364672
Classes:4



Lightfoots Garage Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit G, CH64 3RU
Phone:01513363453
Classes:4,7



Checkpoint
4.5km

Address:Parkvale Avenue, CH43 3HE
Phone:0151 6089570
Classes:4



Durley Garage And Mot Centre Limited
4.5km

Address:Prenton Way, CH43 3DU
Phone:01516080788
Classes:1,2,4,7



Drayton Motors (Wirral) Ltd
5.3km

Address:Threeways Garage, CH63 4JZ
Phone:0151 334 8602
Website:www.draytonvolvo.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:00pm



Arrowebrook Motors Ltd
5.5km

Address:Arrowe Park Road, CH49 0UF
Phone:01516060008
Classes:4



Corner Garage (Wirral) Ltd
5.5km

Address:Frankby Road, CH49 3PF
Phone:0151 6777783
Classes:4



Renault Wirral
5.6km

Address:474 Woodchurch Road, CH43 0SE
Phone:01516089933
Classes:4



Town Lane Autos Ltd
6.0km

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



Kwik Fit
6.1km

Address:318 Woodchurch Road, CH42 8PQ
Phone:0151 6084821
Classes:4



Newhall
6.4km

Address:Caldy Road, CH48 2HG
Phone:0151 6253838
Classes:4



Car Clinic (Bebington) Ltd
6.8km

Address:151 To 153 Old Chester Road, CH63 8NE
Phone:0151 345 9802
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J Cooke Ltd
6.9km

Address:2 Rose Mount, CH43 5SN
Phone:0151 652 5446
Classes:4



Trafalgar Garage
7.0km

Address:Bromborough Road, CH63 7RD
Phone:01516439190
Classes:3,4



Uplands Service Station
7.1km

Address:143 Manor Drive, CH49 4PJ
Phone:0151 6772522
Classes:4



Oxton Auto Engineers
7.2km

Address:Unit 6, CH43 6TF
Phone:0151 6539998
Classes:4



Graham Wrightson Ltd
7.2km

Address:86 Shrewsbury Road, CH43 6TF
Phone:0151 653 3767
Classes:4



D And M Motors
7.3km

Address:Elder Grove, CH48 4ED
Phone:0151 625 5328
Website:www.dmmotorswestkirbyltd.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



Lloyds Garage Repairs
7.3km

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



Lookers Birkenhead
7.4km

Address:6 Woodchurch Road, CH41 2UF
Phone:01512009000
Classes:4



Callow Car Care
7.6km

Address:10 New Chester Road, CH62 5AB
Phone:0151 6452291
Classes:4



Car Service Plus
7.6km

Address:15 Lingdale Road, CH43 8TE
Phone:0151 6522453
Classes:4



B P Autos
7.7km

Address:2a & 4 Legh Road, CH62 1AX
Phone:0151 645 1362
Website:bp-autos.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Alan Graham Cars
7.7km

Address:440 Hoylake Road, CH46 6DG
Phone:01516771046
Classes:4



Marriott Motorcycles Ltd
7.7km

Address:72 To 76 Oxton Road, CH41 2TW
Phone:0151 653 8704
Website:www.marriottmotorcycles.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hooton Road Service Station
7.7km

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



Park Garage
7.8km

Address:133 Old Chester Road, CH42 3TA
Phone:0151 647 6430
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:3,4
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



Orchard Quick Fit
7.8km

Address:St Pauls Road, CH42 1LG
Phone:0151 644 7421
Classes:4



Inchcape Volkswagen Wirral
7.8km

Address:1 Pool Lane, CH62 4UE
Phone:0151 6444100
Classes:4



A J Motors Ltd
7.8km

Address:49a Frodsham Street, CH41 9DS
Phone:0151 647 7862
Classes:4



Ian Barclay
7.9km

Address:365 New Chester Road, CH42 1LB
Phone:01516453342
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
7.9km

Address:23 To 25 Rock Lane East, CH42 1PE
Phone:01516450692
Classes:4



Kenman Motors
7.9km

Address:3 Holborn Square, CH41 9HQ
Phone:0151 6474303
Classes:4



Olympic Autos Ltd
7.9km

Address:Russell Road, CH42 1LU
Phone:01516431066
Classes:4



Corinthian Motors
8.0km

Address:2 To 16 Queens Street, CH41 9AS
Phone:0151 647 6660
Classes:4



Action Services
8.0km

Address:182 Hoylake Road, CH46 8TH
Phone:0151 677 6000
Website:www.actionservices.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Bromborough Cross Car Sales
8.1km

Address:Bromborough Village Road, CH62 7EU
Phone:0151 3342879
Classes:4



Boot End Mot Centre
8.1km

Address:Unit 4, CH6 6HJ
Phone:01352 710968
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.1km

Address:10 Ark Royal Way, CH41 9HT
Phone:0151 647 3904
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



M53 Ford
8.2km

Address:38 Green Lane, CH41 9FB
Phone:0151 650 1100
Website:www.m53ford.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:30pm
Thursday:9:00am7:30pm
Friday:9:00am7:30pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am6:00pm



Vauxcare Wirral Ltd
8.2km

Address:Unit 2 Valiant Way, CH41 9HS
Phone:0151 647 2727
Website:vauxcarewirral.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
8.3km

Address:749 New Chester Road, CH62 3PB
Phone:0151 334 8805
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



Discount Vw Audi Centre
8.4km

Address:37 Carsthorne Road, CH47 4FB
Phone:0151 632 4101
Website:www.discountvwaudicentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:15pm
Thursday:8:15am5:15pm
Friday:8:15am5:15pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Manley Tyres And Exhausts
8.4km

Address:Claughton Road, CH41 6ES
Phone:01516479237
Classes:4



Quicks Service Centre Ltd
8.4km

Address:Unit 4 Candy Park, CH62 3PE
Phone:0151 3341415
Classes:4,5,7



Burnetts Garage
8.4km

Address:Carham Road, CH47 4FF
Phone:01516323244
Classes:4



Me & Jw Pumford Limited
8.4km

Address:Unit 1 Carham Commercial Park, CH47 4FF
Phone:01516320002
Classes:4



Srt Motorcycles Ltd
8.5km

Address:41-53 Thomas Street, CH41 5DD
Phone:0151 647 4797
Website:www.srtmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Apex Automotive Ltd
8.5km

Address:Unit 2 Pemway Enterprise Centre, CH47 4AZ
Phone:0151 6332778
Classes:4



Croft Autocentre
8.5km

Address:Unit 1, CH62 3QZ
Phone:0151 3341745
Classes:4



Cavendish Mot Centre Ltd
8.5km

Address:Cavendish Building, CH41 8FZ
Phone:01516524249
Classes:4,5,7



Wirral Tyres And Commercial Ltd
8.5km

Address:16 Bassendale Road, CH62 3QL
Phone:0151 334 9145
Classes:4,7



John Wynne Automotive
8.5km

Address:Unit D, 23 Bassendale Road, CH62 3QL
Phone:0151 3343233
Classes:1,2



Dave Campbell Autos Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 13 Grisedale Road, CH62 3QA
Phone:0151 334 3366
Classes:4,7



Curzon Motor Co Limited
8.6km

Address:Charles Road, CH47 2HF
Phone:01516325757
Classes:4



R & M Motorcycles
8.7km

Address:82 To 86 Duke Street, CH41 8BS
Phone:01516537202
Classes:1,2



Brookes Motor Engineers
8.7km

Address:Alderley Road Service Station, CH47 3BT
Phone:0151 6323831
Classes:4



Keywest Autos Ltd
8.7km

Address:Unit 2 Langdale Court, CH41 8DT
Phone:0151 345 0725
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am4:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tomlinson Autos Limited
8.8km

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



Wirral Motor Services Ltd
8.8km

Address:1 Tarran Way South, CH46 4TP
Phone:0151 6774410
Classes:4



Mike O'sullivan Garage Services Ltd
8.8km

Address:471 Cleveland Street, CH41 8EE
Phone:0151 653 6060
Website:www.mikeosullivangarageservices.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Vittoria Motor Services
8.8km

Address:1-41 Vittoria Street, CH41 3NT
Phone:0151 6479779
Classes:4,5,7



Borough Mot Services
8.9km

Address:267-273 Cleveland Street, CH41 3QF
Phone:0151 6475544
Classes:4



Bullets Bike Shop
8.9km

Address:Unit5, CH41 8FA
Phone:0151 652 5000
Classes:1,2



Walsh Auto Engineering Ltd
9.0km

Address:164 To 190 Cleveland Street, CH41 3QQ
Phone:0151 647 5131
Website:www.walshautos.co.uk
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A1 Motorcycles
9.0km

Address:Unit 21b, CH6 5EP
Phone:01352762591
Classes:1,2



A1 Autocare Centre
9.0km

Address:Tarran Way West, CH46 4TT
Phone:0151 604 0210
Website:www.a1autocarecentre.co.uk
Classes:4



Toronto Garage Ltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 2, CH46 4TT
Phone:0151 678 2780
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
9.1km

Address:2 Argyle Street South, CH41 1AH
Phone:0151 666 2311
Classes:4



Bebington Car Care Ltd
9.1km

Address:2a Argyle Street, CH41 1AH
Phone:0151 6476922
Classes:4



Montador Motor Engineers
9.1km

Address:8 Argyle Street, CH41 1AH
Phone:01516474422
Classes:4



Aber Park Garage
9.3km

Address:Unit 9 Aber Park, CH6 5EX
Phone:01352733030
Classes:4



Auto Save
9.3km

Address:69 To 71 Eastham Village Road, CH62 0AN
Phone:01513274979
Classes:4



Lodge Farm Workshops
9.3km

Address:Lodge Farm, CH8 7HL
Phone:01352 711106
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Old Gorsey Test Centre
9.4km

Address:Unit 4 Falcongate Industrial Estate, CH44 4HD
Phone:0151 639 9976
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
9.4km

Address:31 Chester Road, CH6 5DT
Phone:01352 733401
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Manganese Motors
9.6km

Address:Unit 4 Breck Place, CH44 3BA
Phone:0151 638 3999
Classes:4



Johnsons Toyota Wirral
9.7km

Address:Docks Link Road, CH44 3EQ
Phone:0151 6370001
Classes:4



Wesley Motors
9.8km

Address:Unit B, CH41 1HW
Phone:0151 6510001
Classes:4,5,7



Lowry And Williams Garage Services
9.8km

Address:Unit 3, CH44 7HT
Phone:01516382234
Classes:4



Kelvin Service Station
9.9km

Address:Unit 4 Gibraltar House, CH44 7HY
Phone:0151 6384307
Classes:4



Mike Hose Motorcycles
10.0km

Address:Unit 27, CH44 7ER
Phone:0151 6910769
Classes:1,2



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
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