Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CH66 1PU 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 CH66 1PU

We managed to find 92 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CH66 1PU. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Halfords Autocentre
0.5km

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



Wirral Car And Engineering Services Ltd
0.9km

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



Great Sutton Garage
1.1km

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



Two Wheel Workshop
1.5km

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



Lookers Ellesmere Port
1.7km

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



Brookdale Garage
1.8km

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



Lloyd Motors
1.8km

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



Macsport
1.8km

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



M53 Ford
1.8km

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



Quicks Service Centre
1.8km

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



Tates Garage
2.1km

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



Pete's Auto Services
2.2km

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



Port Tyres And Autocare Ltd
2.2km

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



Car Clinic Ledsham
2.4km

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



Kwik Fit
2.5km

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



Reg Lennon Motorcycles
2.8km

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



Ellesmere Service Centre
2.8km

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



Warpspeed Motorcycles
2.9km

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



Tomlinson Autos Limited
3.0km

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



Central Vw Audi
3.1km

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



Portside Cars Limited
3.3km

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



Auto Save
3.7km

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



Ellesmere Port Engine Shop
3.8km

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



Cheshire Oaks Service Station Ltd
3.8km

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



R And K Autos
3.8km

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



Hooton Road Service Station
4.2km

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



Cheshire Oaks Audi
4.2km

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



E Nixon And Son Limited
4.3km

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



Cheshire Oaks Honda
4.4km

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



Harper Autos Limited
4.6km

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



Lloyds Garage Repairs
4.7km

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



Chester Harley Davidson
4.8km

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



Mitchell Lexus Chester
4.9km

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



Dave Campbell Autos Ltd
5.4km

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



Quicks Service Centre Ltd
5.6km

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



The Wheatsheaf Garage
5.8km

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



Bromborough Cross Car Sales
5.8km

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



Kwik - Fit
5.9km

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



John Wynne Automotive
6.1km

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



Wirral Tyres And Commercial Ltd
6.1km

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



Croft Autocentre
6.4km

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



A Doyle Mot Testing Station
7.3km

Address:Weaver Depot, L19 8JA
Phone:01514940560
Classes:4



Garston Tyres
7.3km

Address:Unit 32 Garston Industrial Est, L19 8JB
Phone:0151 427 4558
Classes:4,7



Lookers
7.5km

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



Bobs Bike Tyres
7.6km

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



Drayton Motors (Wirral) Ltd
7.7km

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



Town Lane Autos Ltd
7.7km

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



Mb Motors Of Chester Limited
7.8km

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



Smart Auto Services
7.8km

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



Road Range Limited
7.8km

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



Inchcape Volkswagen Wirral
7.9km

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



Elton Green Services Ltd
8.0km

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



Trafalgar Garage
8.1km

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



Allerton Tyres Ltd
8.1km

Address:21 To 23 Woodger Street, L19 2NS
Phone:0151 494 3131
Website:allertontyres.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lightfoots Garage Limited
8.1km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited
8.1km

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



Norman Hand Services
8.2km

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



Budjet Exhaust & Tyres
8.3km

Address:53 Speke Road, L19 2NY
Phone:0151 4275377
Classes:4



Village Motors
8.4km

Address:190-194 St Marys Road, L19 2JJ
Phone:01514275255/3667
Classes:4



Cameron Lunt
8.5km

Address:District Garage, L19 0NE
Phone:01514271480
Classes:4



Fiveways Service Station
8.6km

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



Peoples Liverpool Ltd
8.8km

Address:Speke Hall Road, L24 9HQ
Phone:01513369000
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Ltd
8.9km

Address:Mayfield Garage, L19 3QG
Phone:01514273665
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.0km

Address:Speke Hall Road, L24 9HA
Phone:01514866660
Classes:4



Riverside Group (North West) Ltd
9.0km

Address:Bridge House, L24 9HA
Phone:0151 486 9838
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Duncan Alan Jones
9.0km

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



Halfords Autocentre
9.0km

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



Speke Hall Motors
9.0km

Address:10 Opco Trading Complex, L24 9HE
Phone:0151 486 1807
Website:www.spekehallmotors.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:10:00am4:00pm



J & E Motors
9.0km

Address:Unit 4, L24 9HE
Phone:0151 4861828
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Chester
9.2km

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



L R Centre Ltd
9.2km

Address:Bridge Industrial Estate, L24 9HB
Phone:0151 486 9800
Classes:4



C And C Diesels
9.2km

Address:S T C House, L24 9HD
Phone:01514481718
Classes:4,5,7



Lookers Speke
9.2km

Address:Speke Hall Road, L24 9HD
Phone:01514863668
Classes:4



Volkswagen Van Centre Liverpool
9.3km

Address:2 Evans Road, L24 9PB
Phone:0845 3047178
Classes:4,7



B P Autos
9.3km

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



Franklyn Motor Company
9.3km

Address:Old Bt Building, L24 9HW
Phone:01514869797
Classes:1,2,4



Royle Motors
9.4km

Address:Unit 5, L24 9HX
Phone:0151 486 5523
Classes:4,5,7



South Liverpool Commercials
9.4km

Address:Woodend Avenue, L24 9NB
Phone:01512812811
Classes:4,5,7



Liverpool Mot Ltd
9.4km

Address:Unit 1 Victoria Business Park, L24 9NB
Phone:0151 4863456
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



A & I Smith Motor Engineers
9.4km

Address:Unit 1 Victoria Business Park, L24 9NB
Phone:0151 4857277
Classes:4



Ron Hill Motors
9.4km

Address:Unit 6, L24 9NB
Phone:0151 4866118
Classes:1,2,3,4



Callow Car Care
9.6km

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



Mc And C Motor Engineers
9.6km

Address:Unit 6a, L24 9JT
Phone:01514863019
Classes:4



Merctech
9.6km

Address:Unit 14, L24 9JT
Phone:0151 4860185
Classes:4



J S Motors (Chester) Ltd
9.7km

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



The Wright Car Centre Ltd
9.8km

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



Hale Service Station Ltd
9.9km

Address:82 Hale Road, L24 5RF
Phone:0151 425 2183
Website:www.haleservicestation.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



Inchcape Volkswagen Chester
9.9km

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



Lookers Chester Renault
9.9km

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



Lookers Chester
9.9km

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



Lindop Bros Queensferry
9.9km

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



Rybrook Jaguar
10.0km

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