Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of DE56 0PN

We managed to find 128 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your DE56 0PN. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Geoff Cox
1.1km

Address:122 Derby Road, DE5 8LG
Phone:01332 781562
Classes:4



The Kilburn Garage
1.4km

Address:The Lower Kilburn Garage, DE56 0NH
Phone:01332 882727
Website:www.thekilburngarage.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



Wood Lane Garage
1.9km

Address:23 Wood Lane, DE7 6BN
Phone:01332881891
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
2.1km

Address:Kwik-Fit, DE7 6EN
Phone:01332 364640
Classes:4



Smalley Service Station
2.1km

Address:48 Main Road, DE7 6EE
Phone:01332880217
Classes:4



Venture Garage Ltd
2.5km

Address:Belper Road, DE56 0SX
Phone:01332880400
Classes:1,2,3,4



Smalley Cross Garage
2.8km

Address:Smalley Cross Roads, DE7 6DG
Phone:01332881882
Classes:1,2



T & M Motors
3.3km

Address:Parkdale Garage, DE56 1NE
Phone:01773 822287
Website:tm-motors-belper.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Marehay Garage Ltd
3.5km

Address:Derby Road, DE5 8JN
Phone:01773570470
Classes:4



Autofix
3.5km

Address:Whiteley Service Station, DE5 8JN
Phone:01773743266
Classes:4,7



Kam Servicing Belper
3.6km

Address:Kam Servicing, DE56 1JL
Phone:01773824114
Classes:4



Any Day Mots
4.2km

Address:Agate House, DE75 7RJ
Phone:01773 711411
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Kam Servicing Network
4.2km

Address:129 Derby Road, DE75 7QL
Phone:01773710500
Classes:4



Belper Car Centre Ltd
4.2km

Address:23a Derby Road, DE56 1UU
Phone:01773 826791
Classes:4



Station Garage Belper
4.2km

Address:Goods Road Industrial Estate, DE56 1UU
Phone:01773 882651
Classes:4,7



Hansons Garage (Heanor)
4.4km

Address:Heanor Gate Road, DE75 7GX
Phone:01773714581
Classes:4



Plough Garage Heanor Limited
4.4km

Address:1 Holbrook Street, DE75 7AZ
Phone:01773712573
Classes:4



Viking Motor Services
4.5km

Address:The Old Stable, DE56 2AB
Phone:01773850055
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.5km

Address:Loscoe Road, DE75 7FF
Phone:01773530118
Classes:4



M A & R A Stone
4.6km

Address:Central Garage, DE56 1AY
Phone:01773 822035
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



B & F Gratton
4.6km

Address:Derwent Street, DE56 1WN
Phone:01773822227
Classes:4



Red Lion Garage
4.6km

Address:Red Lion Square, DE75 7QG
Phone:01773532012
Classes:4



Al's Autos
4.6km

Address:The Garage, DE75 7QD
Phone:01773 763335
Website:www.smart-als.com
Classes:1,2



Tamworth Street Motors
4.7km

Address:4 Tamworth Street, DE56 4ER
Phone:01332 843756
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



Little Eaton Garage
4.7km

Address:4b Old Hall Mills Business Park, DE21 5EJ
Phone:01332 830996
Classes:4



Robinsons Garage
4.7km

Address:50 Belper Road, DE7 6FP
Phone:01159325263
Classes:4



Heage Road Vehicle Services
4.9km

Address:Heage Road Industrial Estate, DE5 3GH
Phone:01773 745311
Website:www.hrvs.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Crosshill Service Station
5.0km

Address:Heanor Road, DE5 9SH
Phone:01773742196
Classes:4,5,7



Manders Garage(Ripley) Ltd
5.1km

Address:17b Derby Road, DE5 3EA
Phone:01773747522
Classes:3,4



C X Automotive
5.2km

Address:19 Wellington Street, DE5 3EH
Phone:01773 748333
Website:www.citroenservices.com
Classes:1,2,4
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



Millhouse Of West Hallam Ltd
5.3km

Address:Millhouse Garage, DE7 6HQ
Phone:01159302839
Classes:4



Don De Rosa Motor Services
5.5km

Address:Mundy Hall, DE75 7LX
Phone:01773719514
Classes:4,7



Roy Jervis Company Ltd
5.5km

Address:The Bike Shop, DE5 3DL
Phone:01773743358
Classes:1,2



Woodlinkin Citroen Centre
5.6km

Address:216 Nottingham Road, NG16 4HG
Phone:01773712212
Classes:4,7



Eden Tyre Sales Limited
5.6km

Address:27 Nottingham Road, DE5 3AS
Phone:01773 744646
Classes:4



Park Hall Garage
5.6km

Address:Havelock Street, DE5 3DR
Phone:01773 746539
Classes:4



Rgs Motors Limited
6.2km

Address:Unit 19 Bailey Brook Industrial Estate, NG16 4BE
Phone:01773 534655
Classes:1,2,3,4



Moto Studio
6.2km

Address:Unit 6, Bailey Brook Industrial Estate, NG16 4BE
Phone:01773 713475
Classes:1,2



Simply Mots
6.3km

Address:Unit 2 Langley Business Park, NG16 4DG
Phone:01773 713485
Classes:4



Oakwood Cars
6.3km

Address:Breadsall Hilltop, DE21 4FY
Phone:01332831334
Classes:4



Frank Brown
6.6km

Address:490 Duffield Road, DE22 2DJ
Phone:01332 557185
Classes:4



Eden Tyre Sales Limited
6.7km

Address:Alfreton Road, DE21 4AP
Phone:01332 342005
Classes:4,5,7



Hle Test And Service Centre
6.8km

Address:Unit 1, NG16 4EX
Phone:01773713676
Classes:4



The Car Clinic Langley Mill Limited
6.8km

Address:Unit 1, NG16 4EN
Phone:01773 687845
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Derbyshire County Council
7.2km

Address:County Transport, DE56 2ER
Phone:01629532100
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Rmb Contractors Ltd
7.3km

Address:Ripley Road, DE56 2EP
Phone:0177385 7757
Classes:4,7



Rally Motors
7.4km

Address:Blenheim Drive, DE22 2GP
Phone:01332559901
Classes:4



Bellinis Shipley Common Ltd
7.4km

Address:242 Heanor Road, DE7 8TG
Phone:0115 932 0033
Website:www.bellinis.eu
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am10:00pm
Thursday:6:00am10:00pm
Friday:6:00am10:00pm
Saturday:6:00am10:00pm
Sunday:8:00am10:00pm



Stratstone
7.5km

Address:Bridgegate Derby, DE21 4RZ
Phone:01332 369511
Website:www.stratstone.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Miller Auto Centre
7.7km

Address:Unit 3a Manners Court, DE7 8EF
Phone:0115 837 8681
Website:www.millerautocentreilkeston.yellsites.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:Open24
Tuesday:Open24
Wednesday:Open24
Thursday:Open24
Friday:Open24
Saturday:Open24
Sunday:Open24



Vauxhall Repair Centre
7.7km

Address:Units 1 & 2, DE7 8EF
Phone:0115 9441077
Classes:4



Ilkeston Service & Repair Centre Limited
7.7km

Address:Unit 4, DE7 8EF
Phone:01159 305300
Classes:4



East Midland Superbike Limited
7.7km

Address:Unit 1, DE21 4AF
Phone:01332 296669
Classes:1,2



Rwf Motorcycles
7.7km

Address:Unit 1, Block 13, DE55 4BR
Phone:01773600444
Classes:1,2



Euro Car Care Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 4 Beaufort Court, DE21 4FA
Phone:01332345869
Classes:4,5,7



Frankerbrook Garage Limited
7.9km

Address:Cowers Lane, DE56 2LF
Phone:01773 550440
Classes:4



Lookers Honda Derby
7.9km

Address:Sir Frank Whittle Way, DE21 4SX
Phone:01332343444
Classes:4



20ten Garage Services
8.0km

Address:Unit 7, DE22 2LJ
Phone:01332833878
Classes:4



Pentrich Road Garage
8.0km

Address:Pentrich Road, DE55 1BQ
Phone:01773 602747
Classes:4



Wilmot Service Station
8.0km

Address:10 Morley Road, DE21 4QU
Phone:01332668103
Classes:4



Windmill Garage
8.1km

Address:Unit 46, DE21 4SZ
Phone:01332 364180
Classes:4



Chads Service & Mot Centre
8.1km

Address:Unit 4, Parker Centre, DE21 4SZ
Phone:01332 347774
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Hi Q Tyre Services
8.1km

Address:42-44 Heanor Road, DE7 8DX
Phone:01159325499
Classes:4



J B Transport
8.1km

Address:Leyland House, NG16 5NE
Phone:01773602762
Classes:3,4



Leabrooks Motor Services Ltd
8.2km

Address:125 Greenhill Lane, DE55 4AS
Phone:01773 602108
Classes:4



Ilkeston Car Sales Ltd
8.3km

Address:Manners Road, DE7 8AT
Phone:0115 932 2839
Website:www.ilkestoncarsales.com
Classes:3,4
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



Bristol Street Derby
8.3km

Address:Sir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4RX
Phone:01332386900
Classes:4



Grangevale Limited
8.3km

Address:92 Wiltshire Road, DE21 6EZ
Phone:01332671000
Classes:4



Essex Street Garage Limited
8.4km

Address:Essex Street, NG16 3RH
Phone:01773 710812
Website:www.essexstreetgarage.com
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



Maurice Evans Motor Engineers
8.4km

Address:Unit 14, DE21 4BE
Phone:01332371162
Classes:4



Elite And Performance Jags
8.4km

Address:Unit 10 Derby Trading Estate, DE21 4BE
Phone:01332 265826
Website:www.ambercoachworks.co.uk
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.5km

Address:Rutland Street, DE7 8DG
Phone:01159301530
Classes:4



Ilkeston Auto Centre
8.5km

Address:103b Awsworth Road, DE7 8JP
Phone:01159322111
Classes:4



Protune
8.5km

Address:Unit 6 The Workshops, NG16 5LR
Phone:01773 540382
Classes:4



Stores Road Service Station
8.5km

Address:Murco Service Station, DE21 4BD
Phone:01332295413
Classes:4



Jack Hand
8.6km

Address:Central Garage, DE7 8GE
Phone:01159306922
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Ilkeston
8.7km

Address:New Oakwell Garage, DE7 5FH
Phone:01159444499
Classes:4



Ron Brooks Ltd
8.7km

Address:Derby Road Garage, DE7 5FH
Phone:01159302885
Classes:4,5,7



Granby Motors Limited
8.7km

Address:Granby Motors Limited, DE7 8DU
Phone:01159300020
Classes:1,2



Stephan L Dean Motor Engineers Limited
8.7km

Address:Unit 7, DE7 8DU
Phone:0115 9306906
Classes:4



G & Va Pitts Limited
8.7km

Address:The Old Gasworks, DE7 8DU
Phone:01159322119
Classes:4,5,7



Three Tuns Garage
8.7km

Address:Three Tuns Road, NG16 3EJ
Phone:01773 715821
Classes:4



Ado's Mototcycles
8.8km

Address:Unit 1 And 2, DE7 8GN
Phone:0115 875 2549
Classes:1,2



Hughes Brothers
8.8km

Address:Unit E, DE21 6WA
Phone:01332 202620
Classes:4



Brinsley Garages Limited
8.9km

Address:Cordy Lane, NG16 5BY
Phone:01773 713332
Website:brinsleygarages.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:10:00am1:00pm



Auto Repair Centre (Ilkeston) Limited
9.0km

Address:Amilda Avenue, DE7 5DB
Phone:01159447714
Classes:4



S J Smith Autos Ltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 5, DE1 2BU
Phone:01332360875
Classes:4



Leabrooks Road Garage
9.0km

Address:35 Leabrooks Road, DE55 4HB
Phone:01773 540100
Classes:4



Stratstone Mini Derby
9.1km

Address:Sir Frank Whittle Road, DE21 4LT
Phone:01332344311
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Derby
9.1km

Address:Nissan Garage, DE21 4PB
Phone:01332375300
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Derby
9.1km

Address:Nissan Renault, DE21 4PB
Phone:01332375300
Classes:4,7



Bristol Street Motors Derby Fiat
9.1km

Address:Fiat Garage, DE21 4PB
Phone:01332375300
Classes:4



Jd Performance
9.1km

Address:Unit 41, DE21 6AW
Phone:01332 224181
Classes:1,2,4,7



Karl Foster Garage Services
9.1km

Address:Unit 2 Plot 11 The Rope Walk, DE7 5HX
Phone:01159442269
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit 3 Meadows Industrial Estate, DE21 6BW
Phone:01332 372 420
Classes:4,7



National Tyres & Autocare
9.1km

Address:4 St Georges Estate, DE21 6BW
Phone:01332 345327
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:Closed



Smiths Of Ilkeston
9.2km

Address:Station Road, DE7 5TB
Phone:01159322387
Classes:4



Pentagon
9.2km

Address:Pentagon Island, DE21 6HB
Phone:01332362661
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Derby)
9.2km

Address:59 Kedleston Road, DE22 1FL
Phone:01332297878
Classes:4



Autoplus (Ilkeston)
9.2km

Address:Units E & F, DE7 5TG
Phone:01159320107
Classes:4



Hi-Q
9.2km

Address:9 High Street, DE55 4HD
Phone:01773 602998
Website:www.easytyreandautocentres.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



G K Ford
9.2km

Address:Coates Lane, DE55 4NT
Phone:01773833622
Classes:4



Five Lamps Autocentre
9.3km

Address:Garden Street, DE1 3JG
Phone:01332345656
Classes:1,2,4



Robins & Day Derby
9.3km

Address:4 Chequers Road, DE21 6EN
Phone:01332361626
Classes:4



Burrows Recovery Limited
9.3km

Address:14 Chequers Road, DE21 6EN
Phone:01332 297900
Classes:4,7



Stratstone Jaguar Derby
9.3km

Address:Chequers Road, DE21 6EN
Phone:01623725110
Classes:4



Csm Garage Services Ltd
9.4km

Address:Csm Garage Services Ltd, DE21 6JL
Phone:01332 831144
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Midland Auto Services Limited
9.5km

Address:Unit 14 Soloman Road, DE7 5UA
Phone:0115 930 3194
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:00pm
Thursday:7:00am5:00pm
Friday:7:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Sitwell Garage Ltd
9.5km

Address:Sitwell Street, DE21 7FH
Phone:01332674496
Classes:3,4



Johns Garage
9.5km

Address:Unit 16, DE21 6XB
Phone:01332202033
Classes:1,2,4



Eden Tyre Sales Limited
9.7km

Address:Units 8 And 9 Pentrich Road, NG16 2UZ
Phone:0115 938 9006
Website:www.edentyres.com
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Raynesway Service Centre
9.7km

Address:Raynesway, DE21 7BQ
Phone:01332668667
Classes:1,2,4



Hilltop Service Station
9.7km

Address:Hilltop Service Station, DE72 3SE
Phone:01332674205
Classes:4



Birchwood Motor Company
9.7km

Address:Birchwood Lane, DE55 4NE
Phone:01773602538
Classes:4



J P Derry Motor Engineers
9.7km

Address:Unit 1b, DE7 4RB
Phone:0115 9445614
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.7km

Address:Unit 7 Wyvern Way, DE21 6NZ
Phone:01332280740
Classes:4



Mot Masters (Friargate) Ltd
9.7km

Address:14 Agard Street, DE1 1DZ
Phone:01332 290200
Website:www.motmasters.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Awsworth Motor Company Limited
9.8km

Address:Main Street, NG16 2RN
Phone:01159322425
Classes:4,7



Amber Valley Commercials
9.8km

Address:Main Street, NG16 2RN
Phone:01159440475
Classes:4,7



Technicar (Derby) Limited
9.8km

Address:Units 7 & 8, DE22 3AZ
Phone:01332 369523
Website:www.technicar.net
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Cooper Derby Limited
9.8km

Address:Chandos Pole Street, DE22 3BA
Phone:01332343968
Classes:1,2,4



Britannia Tyres Ltd
9.8km

Address:116 Siddals Road, DE1 2PW
Phone:01332 347291
Website:www.britanniatyres.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:Closed



Derby Transit Aw Ltd
9.8km

Address:16 Payne Street, DE22 3HW
Phone:01332 299144
Classes:4,5,7



Betta Fit Auto Centre Limited
9.9km

Address:Unit 1 Amber Trading Centre, NG16 2HS
Phone:01159389190
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Limited
9.9km

Address:23-27 Ashbourne Road, DE22 3FQ
Phone:01332 290009
Website:www.f1autocentres.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



M & B Motors
10.0km

Address:1 New Street, DE1 2LX
Phone:01332 346235
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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Alan Smith Garages Limited
10.0km

Address:Manchester Street, DE22 3GA
Phone:01332290326
Classes:4



Derby Auto Electrical Services Ltd
10.0km

Address:11 Canal Street, DE1 2RJ
Phone:01332203592
Classes:4



When to get an MOT

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

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

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

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

Expired MOT certificate

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

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

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

MOT renewal

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

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

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

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

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

Test Failures and Retests

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

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

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

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

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

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

Booking an MOT

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

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

How does the MOT Test work?

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

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

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

MOT Test Completion

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

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

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

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

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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