Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of CM11 1XQ

We managed to find 108 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CM11 1XQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Ramsden Motors Ltd
1.4km

Address:63 Downham Road, CM11 1PZ
Phone:01268 711799
Classes:4



Wickford Vehicle Services
4.0km

Address:71a Runwell Road, SS11 7HL
Phone:01268766406
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Quick Fix Limited
4.1km

Address:1 Runwell Road, SS11 7BZ
Phone:01268 767300
Website:quickfixgarage.com
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Essex 4 X 4 Limited
4.2km

Address:306 London Road, SS12 0JZ
Phone:01268 560774
Classes:4



Wickford Garage Limited
4.2km

Address:1 Lower Southend Road, SS11 8AB
Phone:01268560808
Classes:4



Allans Autos
4.6km

Address:Unit 4c Five Tree Works, CM2 8LD
Phone:01277 840305
Classes:4



Chestnuts Service Garage Ltd
5.0km

Address:Crays Hill, CM11 2YA
Phone:01268521948
Classes:4



Nobel Car And Commercial
5.1km

Address:Unit 1, SS11 8QG
Phone:01268 906862
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Moores Motor Services Limited
5.2km

Address:Unit 5a Russell Court, SS11 8QU
Phone:01268 769373
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



Wickford Autocentres
5.2km

Address:7 Russel Gardens, SS11 8BH
Phone:01268 561812
Website:www.wickfordautocentre.co.uk
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vehicle Examiners
5.4km

Address:Units 2, 3 & 4, SS11 7QL
Phone:01268562550
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Kwik Fit
5.4km

Address:3 Radford Way, CM12 0AA
Phone:01277626656
Classes:4



N M S Autos
5.5km

Address:16 Robert Way, SS11 8DD
Phone:01268 574080
Classes:4,5,7



Main Road Garage
5.5km

Address:Southend Road, CM11 2PL
Phone:01277 622997
Website:mainroadgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am9:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am9:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am9:00pm
Thursday:8:00am9:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:8:00am12:00pm



Wallinhurst Garage
5.6km

Address:Chapel Street, CM12 9LT
Phone:01277654808
Classes:4



B M Vehicle Maintenance Ltd
5.6km

Address:Unit 5, CM11 2PZ
Phone:01277 888895
Classes:4,7



Wickford Motorcycles
5.7km

Address:Unit 2a Whitesbridge Ind Est, CM11 2UL
Phone:01268271596
Classes:1,2



Hawk Mot Centre
5.7km

Address:Hawk Hill, SS11 7RJ
Phone:01268761230
Classes:4



The Mot & Service Centre (East Hanningfield)
5.7km

Address:Unit 20 Old Church Road, CM3 8AB
Phone:01245 403080
Classes:4



Hanningfield Motor Company Ltd
5.7km

Address:Unit 13a Old Church Road Inds Est, CM3 8AB
Phone:01245 400406
Classes:1,2,4,7



Philip J Bird Autoservices Limited
5.8km

Address:Unit 14, CM12 0DG
Phone:01277 632940
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30am
Tuesday:8:00am6:30am
Wednesday:8:00am6:30am
Thursday:8:00am6:30am
Friday:8:00am6:30am
Saturday:8:30am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



Galleywood Garage
5.8km

Address:Barnard Road, CM2 8RS
Phone:01245 471881
Classes:4



The Volvo Workshop
5.9km

Address:17 & 18 Hodgson Court, SS11 8XR
Phone:01268 561615
Website:www.volvocarservices.co.uk
Classes:4



Riverside Truck Rental Limited
6.3km

Address:Barleylands Road, CM11 2UF
Phone:01268 294911
Classes:4,5,7



Shotgate Garage
6.4km

Address:10 Hurricane Close, SS11 8YR
Phone:01268 571700
Website:www.shotgategarage.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Swan Coachworks Limited
6.4km

Address:Unit 1 Paycocke Mews, SS14 3HU
Phone:01268 533993
Website:www.swancoachworks.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Essex Auto Group Billericay
6.5km

Address:London Road, CM12 9ET
Phone:01277652242
Classes:4



T & T Service Centre
6.5km

Address:Honywood Road, SS14 3DS
Phone:07554 583744
Classes:4,7



Formula One Autocentre
6.5km

Address:Units 18 To 19 Bakers Court, SS14 3EH
Phone:01268534144
Classes:4



Oakdene Autos
6.7km

Address:Cranes Close, SS14 3JB
Phone:01268520537
Classes:4



Davbry Motors Limited
6.9km

Address:1 Woolaston Crescent, SS13 1QD
Phone:01268 728368
Classes:3,4



Pts Garage Services
6.9km

Address:Unit 28 Nobel Square, SS13 1LP
Phone:01268 590724
Classes:4,5,7



1st Start Garage Services
6.9km

Address:Unit 8 Noble Square, SS13 1LS
Phone:01268 728945
Classes:4,5,7



Rawreth Garage
6.9km

Address:Chelmsford Road, SS11 8SY
Phone:01268761557
Classes:4



Repton Mot Centre
6.9km

Address:Unit 3, SS13 1LE
Phone:01268 288836
Website:www.reptonmot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Phoenix Mot Centre
6.9km

Address:Unit 4, SS13 1EY
Phone:01268 590055
Website:phoenixmotcentre.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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Motoraid Limited
7.0km

Address:Units 5 And 6 Harvey Road, SS13 1DA
Phone:01268 591558
Classes:4,5,7



Burnt Mills Mot Test Centre Limited
7.0km

Address:Ridley Road, SS13 1EG
Phone:01268 726343
Website:www.burntmillsmot.co.uk
Classes:4



Helix Garage
7.0km

Address:636 Galleywood Road, CM2 8BY
Phone:01245 455600
Classes:4,7



P G Wilkins Motor Engineer
7.1km

Address:Unit 2 Margeth Works, CM12 9HP
Phone:01277626579
Classes:4



P&p Motor Engineers Ltd
7.1km

Address:Roman Road, CM4 9HX
Phone:01277353853
Classes:4



G And H Motors Essex Ltd
7.2km

Address:23 Buckwin Square, SS13 1BJ
Phone:01268 729773
Website:www.gandhmotors.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
7.2km

Address:Unit 17, SS14 3WN
Phone:01268284412
Classes:4,7



Basildon Tyre And Mot Centre
7.3km

Address:Eastmayne, SS13 1BW
Phone:01268530540
Classes:4



Atkinsons Garage
7.3km

Address:Stock Lane, CM4 9QL
Phone:01277353884
Classes:4



Pk Autos Service And Repairs
7.4km

Address:Unit 15 Ardleigh Works, CM12 9HS
Phone:01277659556
Classes:4



D A Performance
7.4km

Address:2a Bentalls, SS14 3BS
Phone:01268 523311
Classes:4



Shepherd Motors
7.4km

Address:2 The Old Coachworks, CM2 7HY
Phone:01245 477999
Website:www.shepherdmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Daniel James Master Services
7.5km

Address:Rear Of Little Spinney, SS11 8UA
Phone:01268786015
Classes:4



Lookers S W Ferrers
7.7km

Address:Haltwhistle Road, CM3 5ZA
Phone:01245322234
Classes:4



I B Autos
7.8km

Address:Gables Service Station, SS6 9EY
Phone:01268 786114
Classes:4



Mack Mazda
7.8km

Address:Moulsham Lodge Garage, CM2 9LG
Phone:01245458458 290543
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
7.9km

Address:Unit 2 Basildon Trade Centre, SS14 3BZ
Phone:01268271006
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
7.9km

Address:Unit 7, SS14 3GD
Phone:01268 287310
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



Station Garage Swf
7.9km

Address:Unit 3 Haltgate House, CM3 5PL
Phone:01245323002
Classes:4



Ads Autos Test And Service Centre
8.0km

Address:4a The Gloucesters, SS14 3BA
Phone:01268270099
Classes:4



Marshalls Motorcycles Limited
8.0km

Address:Church Road, SS15 5SN
Phone:01268543568
Classes:1,2



Bennetts
8.0km

Address:Bennets, CM3 5NH
Phone:01245 328601
Classes:4



Paul Bailey Car Sales Limited
8.0km

Address:The Corner Garage, CM3 4EY
Phone:01245 225122
Classes:4



Larkins Tyre & Mot
8.2km

Address:Church Road, SS15 5SH
Phone:01268 545144
Classes:4
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:Closed



Basildon Motoring Centre Ltd
8.4km

Address:Long Riding, SS14 1QY
Phone:01268289289
Classes:4



Westfield Motors Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 8, SS6 9RL
Phone:01268 783205
Website:www.westfieldmotors.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Phoenix Motor Centre Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 1a, SS6 9RL
Phone:01268786866
Classes:4,7



Tyre Tech
8.7km

Address:Asda Car Park, CM3 5SY
Phone:01245323337
Classes:4



Grange Service Station Ltd
8.7km

Address:247 London Road, SS6 9DW
Phone:01268781411
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
8.7km

Address:Fleet Partners, CM1 3BY
Phone:01245 352561
Website:www.btfleet.com
Classes:4,7



Laindon Vehicle Repairs Ltd
8.7km

Address:3 Newlands End, SS15 6DU
Phone:01268 906563
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chelmsford City Motorcycles Limited
8.7km

Address:198 To 200 Baddow Road, CM2 9QP
Phone:01245354844
Classes:1,2



Saxton 4x4
8.7km

Address:Westway, CM1 3BH
Phone:01245 351234
Classes:4,7



Inchcape Volkswagen
8.7km

Address:Inchcape Volkswagen, CM1 3BH
Phone:01245 257389
Classes:4



Volkswagen Van Centre Chelmsford
8.7km

Address:Westway, CM1 3BH
Phone:01245 216456
Classes:4



Spantec Limited
8.8km

Address:Unit 2, CM3 5UQ
Phone:01245322267
Classes:1,2,4



R J Harvey Landrovers
8.9km

Address:Unit 9, SS6 9RS
Phone:01268784928
Classes:4,5,7



Probike
8.9km

Address:3 Russell Way, CM1 3AA
Phone:01245 863998
Classes:1,2



Toyo-Tech Automotive Limited
9.0km

Address:12 Redhills Road, CM3 5UP
Phone:01245 327749
Classes:4



Motomotion Uk Limited
9.0km

Address:6 Redhills Road, CM3 5UP
Phone:01245 322998
Website:www.motomotion.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Coventry Hill Service Station
9.1km

Address:Coventry Hill, SS5 6DD
Phone:01702232353
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Dovercourt Ford
9.1km

Address:30 Robjohn Road, CM1 3AQ
Phone:01245706600
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.1km

Address:Unit 1a, 41 Robjohns Road, CM1 3AG
Phone:01245 351908
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit 3, CM1 3AG
Phone:01245353999
Classes:4



Chelmsford Gvts
9.2km

Address:Hanbury Road, CM1 3DR
Phone:01245259341
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Hi Q
9.3km

Address:Rodney Way, CM1 3AF
Phone:01245344688
Classes:4,7



Two Bridge Garage
9.3km

Address:Elmcroft, SS13 3AA
Phone:01268553336
Classes:4



Nook Service Station
9.3km

Address:17 Writtle Road, CM1 3BS
Phone:01245352691
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Going Spare Auto Care
9.4km

Address:32 Tallon Road, CM13 1TH
Phone:01277 212127
Website:www.going-spare.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
9.4km

Address:103 New London Road, CM2 0PP
Phone:01245491688
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.4km

Address:Units 30/30a Tallon Road, CM13 1TB
Phone:01277 262877
Classes:4,7



Cartec
9.4km

Address:1 Kelvin Road, SS7 4QB
Phone:01268 795507
Classes:4



Colbert Auto Services Limited
9.4km

Address:6 Kelvin Road, SS7 4QB
Phone:01268756650
Classes:4



C & C Automotive
9.5km

Address:Unit 5b, CM2 6HE
Phone:01245 264040
Classes:4



Roadstar Tyres And Exhaust Centres Limited
9.5km

Address:The Coach House, CM2 0RR
Phone:01245267716
Classes:4



Western Propshafts
9.5km

Address:21 Armstrong Road, SS7 4PW
Phone:01268751786
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Castle Point Motors Limited
9.5km

Address:31 Armstrong Road, SS7 4PW
Phone:01268794545
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Manor Service Centre Limited
9.5km

Address:3 Armstrong Road, SS7 4PW
Phone:01268 756009
Classes:4,5,7



Mercury Car Centre Limited
9.6km

Address:10 Tallon Road, CM13 1TF
Phone:01277 262233
Website:www.mercurycars.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:15am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:15am6:00pm
Thursday:8:15am6:00pm
Friday:8:15am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Robins And Day Chelmsford
9.6km

Address:Waterhouse Lane, CM1 2UP
Phone:01245 262162
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Limited
9.6km

Address:Bilton Road, CM1 2UP
Phone:01245355550
Classes:4



Vehicle Lease And Service Limited Chelmsford
9.6km

Address:Unit 3 Bilton Road, CM1 2UP
Phone:0845 872 6644
Classes:4,5,7



Speedwell Service Station
9.6km

Address:Roman Road, CM4 0PN
Phone:01277353261
Classes:4



Castle Point Motors
9.6km

Address:191b Church Road, SS7 4PN
Phone:01268 794545
Classes:1,2,4



Elmsleigh Invacar
9.6km

Address:Armstrong Road, SS7 4PP
Phone:01268792761
Classes:4,7



Waterhouse
9.6km

Address:Chelmsford Service Centre, CM1 2QX
Phone:01245610000
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.7km

Address:Navigation Road, CM2 6JZ
Phone:01245 350395
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



E H Roberts Penet Group Limited
9.8km

Address:251 Church Road, SS7 4QP
Phone:01268752811
Classes:4



Station Garage Rayleigh Ltd
9.8km

Address:British Rail Car Park, SS6 7HJ
Phone:01268770404
Classes:4



Bbg
9.9km

Address:28 To 32 High Road, SS15 6NR
Phone:01268 418505
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Trinity Service Station Limited
9.9km

Address:Trinity Service Station, CM2 6JP
Phone:01245 259084
Website:www.trinitymotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Startrite Motors
10.0km

Address:Units 6 And 7, SS15 6PH
Phone:01268 415040
Classes:4,7



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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