Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to DA11 7EQ 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 DA11 7EQ

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your DA11 7EQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

B And S Motors
0.3km

Address:B And S Corner, DA11 8BW
Phone:01474352217
Classes:4



Mark Hannam Autos
0.5km

Address:Rear Of 155 Vale Road, DA11 8BX
Phone:01474569943
Classes:3,4



E & S Commercial
0.5km

Address:76 Vale Road, DA11 8DA
Phone:01474564889
Classes:4,5,7



A2 Motorcycle Centre
1.1km

Address:66/68 Singlewell Road, DA11 7PN
Phone:01474 320200
Classes:1,2



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
1.1km

Address:50 Singlewell Road, DA11 7PW
Phone:01474 626 262
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare Fastfit
1.2km

Address:48 London Road, DA11 9JR
Phone:01474 536636
Classes:4



Watling Tyre Service Limited
1.2km

Address:Watling House, DA11 0HN
Phone:01474321455
Classes:4



W J King Garages Limited
1.3km

Address:40 Overcliffe, DA11 0EJ
Phone:01474 565656
Website:www.wjking.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Springhead Garage Services
1.4km

Address:85a Springhead Road, DA11 9QZ
Phone:01474320519
Classes:4



Riverside Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:Riverside Mot Centre, DA12 2DX
Phone:01474 533533
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Autocruse Service Centre
1.6km

Address:6a Saddington Street, DA12 1ED
Phone:01474 322111
Classes:4



Golden Motor Services
1.9km

Address:9 Bentley Street, DA12 2DH
Phone:01474 535377
Classes:4



G And M Motors
2.2km

Address:Milton Road, DA12 2PP
Phone:01474363907
Classes:4



D F Auto Services
2.4km

Address:Albion Parade, DA12 2RR
Phone:01474359230
Classes:4,7



Lion Test And Tyre Centre Centre
2.6km

Address:Lion Garage, DA12 1PW
Phone:01474352928
Classes:4



Singlewell Service Centre Limited
2.8km

Address:Hever Court Road, DA12 5UQ
Phone:01474 359359
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Norfolk Road Mot
2.8km

Address:12/13 Norfolk Road, DA12 2PS
Phone:01474.363600
Classes:4



Autofix
2.9km

Address:Unit 7, DA11 9DZ
Phone:01474334450
Classes:4



S M C Ford
2.9km

Address:Eagle Way, DA11 9BJ
Phone:01474537537
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.9km

Address:Rochester Road, DA12 2LY
Phone:01474323315
Classes:4,7



Red Street Garage
3.0km

Address:Red Street, DA13 9QJ
Phone:01474 833249
Classes:4



Sejoc Auto Repairs
3.1km

Address:Daveys Yard, RM18 7PT
Phone:01375857077
Classes:4



Auto 22 Gravesend
3.1km

Address:Lion Business Park, DA12 2DN
Phone:
Classes:4



Angels Garage Limited
3.2km

Address:Church Road, DA10 0HL
Phone:01322 382299
Website:www.angelsgarage.co.uk
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:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Barney Sands And Hartridge Limited
3.3km

Address:West House, DA11 9SN
Phone:01322 382096
Classes:1,2,4



Bamber Garage
3.3km

Address:Unit P3, DA11 9SN
Phone:01322383511
Classes:4



Beautiful Body Repairs Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 11 Rod End, DA11 9SN
Phone:01322 381868
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Chase Garage Kent Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit A4, DA11 9SN
Phone:01322383440
Classes:4



Dry Dock Auto Garage
3.3km

Address:Unit 11, RM18 7JJ
Phone:01375858930
Classes:4,5,7



Swanscombe Auto Centre
3.5km

Address:38 To 44 Milton Road, DA10 0LY
Phone:01322384295
Classes:4



Monarch Autos
3.7km

Address:164 Milton Road, DA10 0LX
Phone:01322 381123
Classes:1,2,4



Highcross Road Mot Limited
4.5km

Address:Unit 2 Westwood Farm, DA13 9PH
Phone:01474 834223
Classes:1,2,4



Adm Auto Service
4.6km

Address:Unit 3, RM18 7HG
Phone:01375 845075
Classes:4



Cy Repair Sevices
4.8km

Address:6 Curzon Drive, RM17 6BG
Phone:01375371655
Classes:4



Paramount Garage Bluewater Limited
4.9km

Address:122a Knockhall Chase, DA9 9EN
Phone:01322 370500
Classes:4



Longfield Hill Village Garage Limited
5.1km

Address:Main Road, DA3 7AS
Phone:01474 703000
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



Hewitt Garage Service
5.1km

Address:Broadway Service Station, RM17 6EW
Phone:01375 375046
Classes:4



Meopham Garage
5.1km

Address:The Sidings, DA13 0LT
Phone:01474812156
Classes:4



Farrins Mot Testing Limited
5.2km

Address:61 Main Road, DA3 7QT
Phone:01474702184
Classes:4



Riverside Works Mot Centre
5.2km

Address:West Street, RM17 6LN
Phone:01375 384414
Website:plus.google.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Grays Car & Motorcycle Mot Centre
5.4km

Address:Unit 3 Globe Industrial Estate, RM17 6ST
Phone:01375 374567
Classes:1,2,4



Laindon Car Centre Services
5.4km

Address:Unit 6 To 7, RM17 6ST
Phone:01375372554
Classes:4



M&bm Motors
5.4km

Address:Unit 6, RM17 6ST
Phone:01375 379401
Classes:4,5,7



Bridge Mot
5.4km

Address:Unit L53 Tower Road, RM17 6ST
Phone:01375 391737
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Grays Service Station Limited
5.4km

Address:British Rail Car Park, RM17 6NQ
Phone:01375 374181
Classes:1,2,4



National Tyres & Autocare
5.6km

Address:London Road, RM17 5XZ
Phone:01375393465
Classes:4



Chadwell Motorcycles
5.6km

Address:101 Riverview, RM16 4BD
Phone:01375 842601
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chadwell Panelcraft
5.6km

Address:Unit 2 Sandy Lane, RM16 4LR
Phone:01375 844889
Classes:4



Grays Honda
5.6km

Address:72 - 86 Orsett Road, RM17 5EL
Phone:01375375333
Classes:4



R J P Auto Services
5.7km

Address:Unit A, DA12 3JL
Phone:01474 824444
Classes:4



Riverview Mot
5.7km

Address:Merrydale Industrial Estate, RM16 4LQ
Phone:01375 840455
Classes:4,5,7



R T Rate Ltd
5.9km

Address:Hogg Lane Service Station, RM17 5QL
Phone:01375391234
Classes:4



Hafords Autocentres Ltd
5.9km

Address:Unit 2 Hogg Lane, RM17 5QL
Phone:01375 375854
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Advanced Service Centre Limited
6.0km

Address:Unit 2, Lawrence Trading Estate, RM17 5XE
Phone:01375 384883
Website:www.advancedservicecentre.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sams Motors
6.0km

Address:36 To 38 Southend Rd, RM17 5NJ
Phone:01375378044
Classes:3,4



Grays Motorcycles Centre Limited
6.1km

Address:63 Southend Road, RM17 5NL
Phone:01375 370066
Website:www.graysmcc.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Rockar Hyundai
6.1km

Address:Unit 23, DA9 9AY
Phone:07824667100
Classes:4



Hartley Garage Services Ltd
6.3km

Address:Ash Road, DA3 8EL
Phone:01474706501
Classes:4



Lakeside Mot Centre
6.3km

Address:Unit 1 Hedley Avenue, RM20 4EL
Phone:01375 381566
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Scammell Commercial Limited
6.4km

Address:Units 2 And 3 Translink House, RM17 5XR
Phone:01375 398444
Classes:4,5,7



Euro Engines Uk Limited
6.4km

Address:Unit 4 Translink House, RM17 5XR
Phone:01375 371188
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
6.7km

Address:Unit S, RM16 4XS
Phone:01375 373052
Classes:4



Thurrock Auto Care
6.9km

Address:611 London Road, RM20 3BJ
Phone:01708 805626
Website:www.thurrockautocare.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Apple Developments
6.9km

Address:Camer Park Road, DA13 0AL
Phone:01474 813060
Website:www.applemg.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30am
Sunday:Closed



Whitehill Limited
7.0km

Address:Wrotham Road, DA13 0AG
Phone:01474 813562
Website:www.whitehillskoda.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P And M Autos
7.1km

Address:Units 4 And 5 Parker Ind Estate, DA2 6EP
Phone:01322 277472
Classes:4



Claremont Motor Engineers Dartford Limited
7.1km

Address:343 Watling Street, DA2 6EP
Phone:01322220033
Classes:4



Holly Tree Garage
7.2km

Address:Hollytree Drive, ME3 7EA
Phone:01474 822552
Website:www.hollytreegarage.co.uk
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:10:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



4 Front Services Limited
7.3km

Address:799 London Road, RM20 3LH
Phone:01708 865511
Website:www.rykelgroup.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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Thurrock Council
7.3km

Address:Fleet Management, RM20 3EE
Phone:01708 865124
Classes:4,5,7



Universal Tyres Deptford Limited
7.3km

Address:680 London Road, RM20 3LX
Phone:01708 866901
Classes:4,5,7



Lakeside Harley-Davidson
7.4km

Address:Lakeside Estate, RM20 3WJ
Phone:01708 805005
Classes:1,2



Lancaster Lakeside
7.4km

Address:Lakeside Estate, RM20 3WJ
Phone:01708861321
Classes:4



Motorline
7.5km

Address:555 Princes Road, DA2 6HH
Phone:01322 280025
Classes:4



Vts Dartford Limited
7.5km

Address:St Johns Garage, DA2 6BH
Phone:01322292011
Classes:3,4



W J King Garages Limited
7.6km

Address:581 To 597 Princes Road, DA2 6EA
Phone:01322 227581
Website:www.wjking.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



R M L Auto Services Ltd
7.6km

Address:Crammavill Street, RM16 2BD
Phone:01375374818
Classes:4,5,7



Rdj Autos Trading As Lower Higham Service Station
7.7km

Address:Chalk Road, ME3 7LA
Phone:01474822742
Classes:4



Tony Levoi
7.8km

Address:36 Lakeside Autopark, RM20 3WE
Phone:01708681800
Classes:4



Essex Auto Group Thurrock
7.8km

Address:Lakeside Retail Park, RM20 3WE
Phone:01708892650
Classes:4,5,7



London Road Garage
7.9km

Address:London Road, DA2 6DL
Phone:01322291165
Classes:4



W J King Garages Limited
8.0km

Address:171 The Brent, DA2 6DQ
Phone:01322222171
Classes:4



K C Car Services
8.2km

Address:80a The Brent, DA1 1YW
Phone:
Classes:4,7



Orchard Garage Limited
8.3km

Address:128 Park Rd, DA1 1SZ
Phone:01322271000
Classes:1,2,4



Shenley Road Garage
8.5km

Address:Shenley Rd, DA1 1YF
Phone:01322229887
Classes:4



Automobile Engineering Cmpany Limited
8.7km

Address:Ash Garage, TN15 7HL
Phone:01474 872468
Website:www.automobileengineering.co.uk
Classes:4



Imex Catalysts
8.8km

Address:Unit 3 Oakview Stud Farm, DA4 9DF
Phone:01322 868800
Classes:1,2,4



Watling Tyre Service Limited
8.8km

Address:St Albans Road, DA1 1TF
Phone:01322223000
Classes:4



Delray Autos
8.9km

Address:Unit A & A1, RM16 3DH
Phone:01375 892232
Classes:4



Red Lion Service Station
9.1km

Address:Red Lion Hill, RM16 3BX
Phone:01375 672450
Website:www.redlionservicestation.co.uk
Classes:4



Fawkham Green Garage Limited
9.3km

Address:Brands Hatch Road, DA3 8PD
Phone:01474872355
Classes:4



Hawley Road Garage
9.3km

Address:87 To 99 Hawley Rd, DA1 1PB
Phone:01322225446
Classes:4,5,7



M G S Autos
9.3km

Address:Progress House, DA1 1NT
Phone:01322 287998
Classes:4



Beadles Dartford Limited
9.5km

Address:370 Princes Road, DA1 1LN
Phone:01322222201
Classes:4



D M H Autos
9.6km

Address:A3 Riverside Industrial Estate, DA1 5BS
Phone:01322275443
Classes:4



Rs Contract Management Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit G2, DA1 5BS
Phone:01322 278800
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00pm12:00am
Tuesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Wednesday:12:00am5:00pm,
Thursday:12:00am5:00pm,
Friday:12:00am5:00pm,
Saturday:12:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Reeves Garage
9.6km

Address:104 Hythe Street, DA1 1BW
Phone:01322223362
Classes:4



Cuxton Auto Services
9.6km

Address:1 Sundridge Hill, ME2 1LH
Phone:01634717987
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
9.7km

Address:Unit 2-3, DA1 5AJ
Phone:
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.7km

Address:Unit 1, DA1 5AJ
Phone:01322274732
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
9.8km

Address:30 To 32 Westgate Road, DA1 2AS
Phone:01322 222737
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



Auto Shoppe
9.9km

Address:Cliffe Woods Garage, ME3 8JJ
Phone:01634221946
Classes:4



G P Services
10.0km

Address:Aveley Garage, RM15 4BE
Phone:01708865454
Classes:4,5,7



When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
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