Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of DE72 3BD

We managed to find 126 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your DE72 3BD. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Elite Autocare
1.5km

Address:Garage Workshop, NG10 4FN
Phone:0115 946 4700
Website:www.eliteautocare.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Villa Street Motors
1.9km

Address:4 Villa Street, DE72 3PZ
Phone:01332874434
Classes:4



Copes Garage
1.9km

Address:163 Wellington Street, NG10 4JQ
Phone:0115 9462628
Classes:4



Kam Servicing
2.1km

Address:177-179 Derby Road, NG10 4LL
Phone:0115 946 1471
Website:kamservicing.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Esp Servicing
2.2km

Address:4 Brothers House, NG10 3LE
Phone:01159467288
Classes:4,5,7



Draycott Garage
2.2km

Address:14 Victoria Road, DE72 3PS
Phone:01332 872359
Website:draycottgarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Long Eaton Garage Services
2.5km

Address:48 Tamworth Road, NG10 3LW
Phone:01159732643
Classes:4,5,7



The Bikeshop
2.5km

Address:68-72 Tamworth Rd, NG10 3LW
Phone:01159732862
Classes:1,2



Ats Euromaster Limited (Long Eaton)
2.6km

Address:21 Oxford Street, NG10 1JR
Phone:0115 973 2156
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



T J Auto Repairs Ltd
2.7km

Address:11 Wilne Rd, NG10 3AL
Phone:01159464048
Classes:4



Beaconsfield Garage
2.7km

Address:Beaconsfield Street, NG10 1AY
Phone:01159732079
Classes:4



Kam Servicing Network
2.8km

Address:Tamworth Road, NG10 3FE
Phone:01159463268
Classes:4,5,7



Town Street Garage
3.0km

Address:Town Street Garage, NG10 5DU
Phone:
Classes:4



Trent Valley Service Centre Limited
3.2km

Address:Station Rd, NG10 2DG
Phone:01159730113
Classes:3,4



Kwik - Fit
3.2km

Address:46 Nottingham Road, NG10 2AU
Phone:01159463616
Classes:4



Jim Hill Motorbike Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 2 Acton Street, NG10 1FT
Phone:07971 236087
Classes:1,2



Street Machine
3.2km

Address:196 Derby Road, NG9 7AY
Phone:01159394477
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
3.2km

Address:158 Derby Road, NG9 7AY
Phone:0115 9491818
Classes:4



Motor Cure
3.3km

Address:Unit 3, NG10 3FZ
Phone:0115 946 1188
Classes:4



Roy Pidcock Bmw
3.3km

Address:Roy Pidcock Bmw, NG10 3FZ
Phone:01159462233
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 3 & 4, NG10 1GT
Phone:01159835938
Classes:4



G & N Cars Limited
3.3km

Address:Plot 3, NG10 1GA
Phone:0115 946 3238
Website:www.facebook.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stapleford And Sandiacre Mot Testing Centre
3.4km

Address:1a Sandiacre Road, NG9 8EX
Phone:0115 939 6699
Website:www.staplefordmot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J T D Autos
3.5km

Address:Ilkeston Rd, NG10 5EA
Phone:01159399841
Classes:3,4



Michael A Key Automobile Engineering
3.5km

Address:Meadow Lane, NG10 2FE
Phone:0115 973 3928
Website:www.michaelkey.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Victoria Garage Uk Limited
3.7km

Address:Victoria Street, NG9 7AP
Phone:01159394617
Classes:4



Chatsworth Motors
3.7km

Address:Chatsworth Avenue, NG10 2GA
Phone:01159734124
Classes:4



Marshall Garage
3.7km

Address:Unit 1 Clifton Place, NG10 2GA
Phone:01159732125
Classes:4



N P Byrne Garages
4.5km

Address:25 Pasture Road, NG9 8HR
Phone:0115 939 3911
Website:www.npbyrne.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kam Servicing
4.6km

Address:Hickings Lane, NG9 8PA
Phone:01159252525
Classes:4,7



Sandicliffe Limited
4.6km

Address:Nottingham Road, NG9 8AU
Phone:0115 8122170
Classes:4,5,7



Sandicliffe Limited
4.6km

Address:152 Nottingham Road, NG9 8AU
Phone:01159395000
Classes:3,4



Trs Commercials Limited
4.7km

Address:Seven Oaks Lane, DE7 4QU
Phone:0115 944 2829
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Premier Garage
4.7km

Address:39 Nottingham Road, DE72 3FL
Phone:01332673829
Classes:4



N K Motors Limited
4.7km

Address:Eldon Road, NG9 6DP
Phone:0115 9517300
Classes:4



Highway Garage
4.7km

Address:Nottingham Road, NG9 6DP
Phone:0115 925 6676
Website:www.highwaygarage.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
4.8km

Address:Nottingham Road, NG9 6DQ
Phone:0115 907 2400
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Hilltop Service Station
4.8km

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



Venson Nottingham Limited
4.8km

Address:Brailsford Way, NG9 6DH
Phone:0844 4991406
Classes:4,5,7



Autotechz Nottingham
4.8km

Address:164 Pasture Road, NG9 8GQ
Phone:0115 939 3222
Website:www.autotechz.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sandiacre Garage
4.8km

Address:169 Pasture Road, NG9 8HZ
Phone:01159399244
Classes:4



Chilwell Mot Centre
5.0km

Address:Chetwynd Road, NG9 5GE
Phone:0115 943 6777
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Service Garage
5.0km

Address:51 Derby Road, DE72 3HA
Phone:01332 673581
Classes:4



Sam Bailey Motors
5.7km

Address:Hallam Fields Road, DE7 4AZ
Phone:01159306292
Classes:4



Gordon Lamb Limited
5.7km

Address:Nottingham Road, DE21 7GW
Phone:01332663359
Classes:4



J P Derry Motor Engineers
5.9km

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



D C Tyres
6.1km

Address:Unit 6 Enterprise Park, DE74 2NP
Phone:01332 853530
Classes:4,5,7



Available Cars Ltd
6.1km

Address:Station Road, DE74 2NL
Phone:01332817222
Classes:4



Bramcote Hills Garage 1981 Limited
6.2km

Address:57 Derby Road, NG9 3GX
Phone:01159254206
Classes:4



Allens Autocare Limited
6.2km

Address:Unit 4 Bonington Complex, DE74 2PY
Phone:01332 812922
Classes:4,5,7



Pentagon Seat
6.3km

Address:85-95 High Road, NG9 4AJ
Phone:01159221778
Classes:4



J And B Autos
6.3km

Address:6 Grove Avenue, NG9 4ED
Phone:01159221242
Classes:4



Spondon Mot Centre
6.3km

Address:Unit 3, DE21 7NP
Phone:01332281149
Classes:4



Beeston Car Care Centre
6.4km

Address:33 - 41 High Road, NG9 4AF
Phone:0115 922 0843
Website:www.beestoncarcarecentre.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dean Hopwell Test Centre
6.4km

Address:8 Factory Lane, NG9 4AA
Phone:0115 9250250
Classes:4



Stoney Cross Garage Limited
6.5km

Address:Stoney Cross, DE21 7NS
Phone:01332 663123
Classes:4



Coldi Motors
6.5km

Address:Ellis Grove, NG9 1EP
Phone:0115 925 1488
Classes:3,4



Sitwell Garage Ltd
6.6km

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



Car & Commercial Repairs Ltd
6.9km

Address:Furnace Road, DE7 5EP
Phone:01159307303
Classes:4,5,7



Trowell Mot Centre
7.0km

Address:Unit1 Balloon Woods Industrial Estate, NG9 3GJ
Phone:0115 9280233
Classes:4,7



Steels Of Beeston
7.1km

Address:135 Station Road, NG9 2AZ
Phone:01159227805
Classes:4



Ron Brooks Ltd
7.2km

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



Bristol Street Motors Ilkeston
7.2km

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



Jcs Kegworth Ltd
7.4km

Address:Station Road, DE74 2FR
Phone:01509672523
Classes:4



Auto Repair Centre (Ilkeston) Limited
7.5km

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



Castle Donington Service Centre Ltd
7.5km

Address:101 Bondgate, DE74 2NZ
Phone:01332814040
Classes:4,5,7



Kam Servicing Beeston
7.7km

Address:122 Queens Road, NG9 2FD
Phone:0115 946087
Classes:4



Lilac Grove Auto Centre Limited
7.7km

Address:64 Lilac Grove, NG9 1PP
Phone:0115 925 5678
Website:www.llamadesigns.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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



Raynesway Service Centre
7.7km

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



Hughes Brothers
7.8km

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



Highway Services Automotive Centre Limited
7.8km

Address:98 Lilac Grove, NG9 1PG
Phone:0115 925 9493
Website:www.highway-services.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30am
Tuesday:7:30am5:30am
Wednesday:7:30am5:30am
Thursday:7:30am5:30am
Friday:7:30am4:00am
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Imperial Commercials Limited
7.9km

Address:2 Padge Road, NG9 2JR
Phone:0115 9677077
Classes:4,5,7



Gotham Service Station Limited
8.0km

Address:99 Nottingham Road, NG11 0HE
Phone:01159830000
Classes:4



Professional Vehicle Servicing Limited
8.0km

Address:Artic House, NG8 4GY
Phone:0115 928 3333
Website:www.pvsnottingham.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



Derby Gvts
8.1km

Address:Belmore Way, DE21 7AY
Phone:0300 123 9000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
8.1km

Address:Boulevard Business Park, NG9 2RR
Phone:01159518369
Classes:4,7



Karl Foster Garage Services
8.2km

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



Ilkeston Car Sales Ltd
8.2km

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



Jack Hand
8.3km

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



Smiths Of Ilkeston
8.3km

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



Vauxhall Repair Centre
8.3km

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



Ilkeston Service & Repair Centre Limited
8.3km

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



Miller Auto Centre
8.3km

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



Autoplus (Ilkeston)
8.3km

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



Ado's Mototcycles
8.3km

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



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.4km

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



Stephan L Dean Motor Engineers Limited
8.6km

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



G & Va Pitts Limited
8.6km

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



Granby Motors Limited
8.6km

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



Auto Service Centre
8.6km

Address:Building No 9, DE74 2SA
Phone:01332 810522
Classes:4,5,7



Midland Auto Services Limited
8.7km

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



Halfords Autocentre
8.7km

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



Wilmot Service Station
8.7km

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



Sheppards Wood Service Station
8.7km

Address:Bracebridge Drive, NG8 4PL
Phone:01159293454
Classes:1,2,4



Millhouse Of West Hallam Ltd
8.7km

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



Hi Q Tyre Services
8.7km

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



Ilkeston Auto Centre
9.0km

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



Navigation Mot Centre
9.0km

Address:810 London Road, DE24 8WA
Phone:01332 576111
Website:www.navigationauto-centre.co.uk
Classes:4



Bob Sherwin Limited
9.1km

Address:Southchurch Drive, NG11 8AD
Phone:0115 9213217
Classes:4



Robinsons Garage
9.1km

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



Derby Audi
9.2km

Address:Royal Scot Lane, DE24 8AJ
Phone:01332 546800
Classes:4



Nottingham City Council
9.3km

Address:Building 3 South, NG8 3JP
Phone:0115 8764500/8764501
Classes:4,5,7



Jim Steel Garages
9.3km

Address:Unit 2, NG8 3JG
Phone:0115 9227805
Classes:4,5,7



Abbey Garage Limited
9.4km

Address:Gosforth Road, DE24 8HU
Phone:01332360473
Classes:4



Chellaston Garages Ltd
9.4km

Address:3 Derby Road, DE73 1SA
Phone:01332700178
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Nottingham
9.5km

Address:Redfield Road, NG7 2UJ
Phone:01159885500
Classes:4



Hunters Land Rover
9.5km

Address:Stadium View, DE24 8JG
Phone:01332545000
Classes:4



Powerhouse Engine Developments
9.6km

Address:Unit 2, DE24 8JD
Phone:01332 366588
Website:www.powerhouseturbo.com
Classes:1,2
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



Bellinis Shipley Common Ltd
9.6km

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



T C Harrison Group Ltd
9.6km

Address:T C Harrison Ford, DE24 8JH
Phone:01332633633
Classes:4,5,7



Inchcape Toyota -Derby
9.6km

Address:Orient Way, DE24 8BY
Phone:01332 340334
Classes:4



N K Derby
9.6km

Address:2 Orient Way, DE24 8BY
Phone:08458 800208
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Derby
9.6km

Address:7 St Christophers Way, DE24 8JY
Phone:01332 208802
Classes:4



C R Garage
9.6km

Address:Wincanton Close, DE24 8NB
Phone:01332752645
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.7km

Address:Kempton Park Close, DE24 8QB
Phone:01332 372321
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



C R Garage
9.7km

Address:7 Wincanton Close, DE24 8NJ
Phone:01332 752645
Classes:5,7



German Automotive Limited
9.7km

Address:Ascot Drive, DE24 8GZ
Phone:01332369300
Classes:4



Middleton Service Station
9.8km

Address:178 Wollaton Road, NG8 1HJ
Phone:0115 928 2328
Website:www.middletonservicestation.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Longbridge Auto's Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 10, DE24 8UJ
Phone:01332 758866
Classes:4



Nottingham Audi
9.8km

Address:Abbeyfield Road, NG7 2SW
Phone:0115 9882820
Classes:4



Mgc Motor Company Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 2, NG7 2SX
Phone:0115 9868885
Classes:4



Sandicliffe
9.8km

Address:27 Abbeyfield Road, NG7 2SZ
Phone:01159422100
Classes:4,5,7



Jd Performance
9.9km

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



Grangevale Limited
10.0km

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



Sytner Nottm
10.0km

Address:Lenton Lane, NG7 2AX
Phone:0115 934 1414
Website:www.sytner.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Beechdale Motorcycles
10.0km

Address:437 Beechdale Road, NG8 3LF
Phone:01159297414
Classes:1,2



When to get an MOT

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

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

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

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

Expired MOT certificate

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

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

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

MOT renewal

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

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

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

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

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

Test Failures and Retests

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

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

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

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

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

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

Booking an MOT

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

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

How does the MOT Test work?

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

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

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

MOT Test Completion

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

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

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

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

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