Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to FY6 7ZZ 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 FY6 7ZZ

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your FY6 7ZZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Kcc Autos Ltd
2.1km

Address:Unit 5 Wyrefields, FY6 8JX
Phone:01253 882330
Classes:4



Wyrefields Garage
2.3km

Address:Wyrefields Industrial Estate, FY6 8JF
Phone:01253891550
Classes:4



Blackpool Service Centre (Nw) Ltd
2.4km

Address:17a Cocker Avenue, FY6 8JU
Phone:01253 885316
Website:www.blackpoolservicecentre.co.uk
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Carleton Autos Limited
2.5km

Address:Unit Z1, FY6 8JE
Phone:01253 899948
Website:www.carletonautos.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Poulton Car Sales & Service Centre
2.5km

Address:Unit F, FY6 8JS
Phone:01253 896850
Classes:4,5,7



C.s. Motorcycles
2.6km

Address:Unit 10, Wood Street, FY6 8JY
Phone:01253 886333
Classes:1,2



Bar Test Centre
2.8km

Address:8 Aldon Road, FY6 8JL
Phone:01253899892
Classes:4



Chris Allen Garages
2.8km

Address:Aldon Road, FY6 8JL
Phone:01253895672
Classes:4,5,7



Saltcoat Motors
3.5km

Address:Unit 12, Sunnybank Industrial Estate, FY6 9DA
Phone:01253 701532
Website:www.saltcoatmotors.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto-Tech
3.5km

Address:Bank View, FY6 9BX
Phone:01253701821
Classes:4



Brimelow's Service & Mot Centre Ltd
3.8km

Address:54 Hardhorn Rd, FY6 7SR
Phone:01253883525
Classes:4



Gornalls Garage
3.8km

Address:Hambleton, FY6 9AG
Phone:01253 700214
Website:www.gornallsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



A T Motorcycles
4.7km

Address:Unit 3, FY6 9BB
Phone:01253 702223
Classes:1,2



Mark Wrathall
4.9km

Address:Holmsleigh, FY6 9DJ
Phone:01253 702483
Classes:4,7



Carleton Crossroads Garage Ltd
5.0km

Address:2 Fleetwood Road, FY6 7NL
Phone:01253895111
Classes:4



Normoss Motors
5.1km

Address:Staining Road End, FY3 8QL
Phone:01253392775
Classes:3,4



Barry & Wilkinson Tyres
5.5km

Address:351 Blackpool Old Road, FY3 7LX
Phone:01253885121
Classes:1,2,4,7



Brook Garage
5.6km

Address:Unit 1a, FY3 7PP
Phone:01253 302303
Classes:4



Boundary Garage
5.8km

Address:113a Poulton Road, FY3 7JJ
Phone:01253397989
Classes:4



Mobiltune
5.9km

Address:286 Fleetwood Road South, FY5 5EF
Phone:01253855946
Classes:4



Fairdeal Motors
6.1km

Address:155 Lawsons Road, FY5 4PJ
Phone:01253 865888
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am12:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am12:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am12:30pm
Thursday:8:00am12:30pm
Friday:8:00am12:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Trust Auto Centre Ltd
6.1km

Address:Unit 2b, FY2 0QX
Phone:01253 508999
Classes:4



Iain Gorrie Motor Engineers
6.1km

Address:Unit 7, FY2 0QX
Phone:01253 596646
Classes:4



Blackpool Borough Council Operational Services
6.2km

Address:Layton Depot, FY3 7HW
Phone:01253476291
Classes:4,5,7



Mjt Cars
6.2km

Address:Unit 7 Tvr Building, FY2 0JF
Phone:01253 350462
Classes:4



Slaters Service Centre
6.2km

Address:Fox Brothers Building Holly Road, FY5 4HH
Phone:01253 853994
Website:www.slatersservicecentre.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



R J & I Wells Ltd
6.2km

Address:New Hollins Garage, PR3 0XE
Phone:01995670343
Classes:4,5,7



Phil Craggs Limited
6.3km

Address:Unit 9, FY5 4EZ
Phone:01253863376
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
6.3km

Address:Metropolitan Business Park, FY3 9TN
Phone:01253792840
Classes:4



Red Marsh Tyres Trevs Autos
6.4km

Address:Redmarsh Drive, FY5 4HR
Phone:01253 863366
Classes:1,2,4



Simon's Motorcycles
6.4km

Address:Toffolo Buildings(Unit 2), FY5 4HR
Phone:01253820090
Classes:1,2



Burn Naze Motors
6.4km

Address:Red Marsh Industrial Estate, FY5 4HP
Phone:01253860097
Classes:4



Cleveleys Tyres
6.4km

Address:Unit 3 Redmarsh Drive, FY5 4HP
Phone:01253 852836
Classes:4,7



Kwik-Fit
6.4km

Address:Metropolitan Drive, FY3 9JD
Phone:01253792564
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
6.4km

Address:Units 1 & 2, FY4 4RE
Phone:01253695033
Classes:4



Blackpool And The Fylde College
6.5km

Address:Ashfield Road, FY2 0HB
Phone:01253504117
Classes:4



Acacia Mot Ltd
6.5km

Address:Unit 6 & 7, FY3 9TW
Phone:01253 791177
Website:www.motblackpool.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autotecnik Fylde Limited
6.6km

Address:Unit 11, FY4 5PL
Phone:01253 760983
Website:www.autotecnik.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R & B Motors Fylde Limited
6.6km

Address:48 Ashfield Road, FY2 0DJ
Phone:01253 595599
Website:www.motsinblackpool.com
Classes:4



B E K Motors
6.6km

Address:53 Butts Road, FY5 4HX
Phone:01253869011
Classes:4



Old Farm Garages
6.8km

Address:129-131 Layton Road, FY3 8HH
Phone:01253 392095
Classes:3,4



Blackpool Automotive
6.8km

Address:Unit 4 Spen Business Park, FY4 5LP
Phone:01253 695035
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Blackpool
6.8km

Address:1 Ashworth Drive, FY4 5LP
Phone:01253 832832
Classes:4



Marton Cycles
6.8km

Address:189-191 Preston Old Road, FY3 9SF
Phone:01253761932
Classes:1,2



Lloyd Motors Ltd
6.8km

Address:Whitehills Business Park, FY4 5PQ
Phone:01253 607500
Classes:4



Blackpool Honda
6.8km

Address:Whitehills Business Park, FY4 5PQ
Phone:01253 600900
Classes:1,2,4



Arnold Clark
6.8km

Address:Lytham St Annes Way, FY4 5PQ
Phone:01253 696747
Website:www.arnoldclark.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am8:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am8:00pm
Thursday:9:00am8:00pm
Friday:9:00am8:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am6:00pm



Motortune Ltd
6.9km

Address:Mitcham Road, FY4 4QN
Phone:01253 696206
Classes:4



Dutton Forshaw Volkswagen Blackpool
7.0km

Address:Volkswagen House, FY4 4UW
Phone:01253695555
Classes:4



J B Garages Limited
7.2km

Address:99a Station Road, PR4 2HD
Phone:01772684956
Classes:1,2,4



Sunnybank Motors
7.3km

Address:Sunnybank Mill, PR4 2JE
Phone:01772685357
Classes:4



Quicksave Motorist Centre (St Annes) Ltd
7.5km

Address:288 -300 Talbot Road, FY1 3QS
Phone:01253 750850
Classes:4



Greenwood Test Centre
7.5km

Address:Greenwood Ave, FY1 6RF
Phone:01253760002
Classes:4,7



Greenwood Garage
7.5km

Address:Greenwood Avenue, FY1 6RF
Phone:01253768373
Classes:4



Foxs Garage
7.6km

Address:Warley Road, FY1 2RR
Phone:01253626738
Classes:3,4



Dfh Autos Ltd
7.7km

Address:Rear Of 35-37 Westminster Road, FY1 2QE
Phone:01253628855
Classes:4



Sam Taylor Cycles & Motorcycles
7.7km

Address:05-21 Vicarage Lane, FY4 4EF
Phone:01253763442
Classes:1,2



Holdens Garage Ltd
7.7km

Address:Unit 5, FY1 5NW
Phone:01253 691767
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



Ribby Road Garage
7.7km

Address:Ribby Road, PR4 2BB
Phone:01772 685245
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
7.7km

Address:Vicarage Lane, FY4 4ES
Phone:01253699000
Classes:4,7



Harry Feeney (Elvemore) Ltd
7.7km

Address:251 Vicarage Lane, FY4 4XL
Phone:01253 607400
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Limited
7.7km

Address:Units 1 & 2, FY4 4XL
Phone:01253 766317
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



Park Lane Garage
7.8km

Address:400 Park Lane, FY6 0LU
Phone:01253 812036
Classes:4



Vicarage Lane Garage
7.8km

Address:119a Vicarage Lane, FY4 4EN
Phone:01253 762676
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
7.9km

Address:Cleveleys Avenue, FY5 2UH
Phone:01253 822214
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



St Michaels Garage
7.9km

Address:Garstang Road, PR3 0TJ
Phone:01995679606
Classes:4



Burn Hall Commercials Limited
7.9km

Address:Unit 5a, FY7 8RS
Phone:01253 869394
Website:www.wyretyresfleetwood.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



C J Repairs And Recoveries Limited
8.0km

Address:88-90 Rear Of Ribble Road, FY1 4AD
Phone:01253626421
Classes:4



Fylde Motor Company Ltd
8.0km

Address:13-15 Preston Street, PR4 2YA
Phone:01772683561
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
8.0km

Address:197 Dickson Road, FY1 2HQ
Phone:01253294300
Classes:4



Wynnes Garage
8.0km

Address:Unit 2, FY1 2HQ
Phone:01253622116
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
8.1km

Address:133-143 Dickson Road, FY1 2EU
Phone:01253 622251
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



The Garage (Bpool) Ltd
8.1km

Address:98-100 Dickson Road, FY1 2BU
Phone:01253620180
Classes:4



Westmorland Garage
8.2km

Address:1 -5 Westmorland Avenue, FY1 5LG
Phone:01253 751116
Classes:4,5,7



Autospec Blackpool Ltd
8.2km

Address:(Rear) 7-13 Palatine Road, FY1 4BT
Phone:01253627034
Classes:4



John Harrop Service Centre
8.2km

Address:Dorset Avenue, FY5 2DB
Phone:01253866976
Classes:4



Head Dyke Garage
8.2km

Address:Head Dyke Lane, PR3 6SD
Phone:01253 790244
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:9:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Treales Garage
8.3km

Address:Treales Road, PR4 3SR
Phone:01772684594
Classes:3,4



A1 Streamline Commercial Vehicle Services Ltd
8.5km

Address:Midgeland Road Garage, FY4 5EE
Phone:01253763319
Classes:4



Pb Motorsport Workshop
8.5km

Address:19 Stanmore Avenue, FY4 3LX
Phone:01253 698000
Website:www.pbmotorsport.com
Classes:1,2
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



Kirkham Gvts
8.5km

Address:Freckleton Road, PR4 2RA
Phone:03001239000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Fast Track Motors
8.7km

Address:181 Waterloo Road, FY4 2AE
Phone:01253 346921
Classes:4



A & P Autos ( Blackpool ) Ltd
9.0km

Address:223 Common Edge Road, FY4 5DJ
Phone:01253 345525
Classes:4



North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust
9.0km

Address:Vehicle Workshop, FY4 2AB
Phone:01253341988
Classes:4,5,7



Preesall Garage Limited
9.1km

Address:Preesall Garage, FY6 0PA
Phone:01253 812362
Website:www.preesallgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Autofix
9.2km

Address:329 Lytham Road, FY4 1DS
Phone:01253 345545
Website:www.boschautofix.co.uk
Classes:4



Chris Allen Garages Limited
9.2km

Address:Copse Road, FY7 7PE
Phone:01253 872292
Website:www.chrisallenmazda.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Clover Leaf Garage (Blackpool) Ltd
9.2km

Address:297 Squires Gate Lane, FY4 3RF
Phone:01253343260
Classes:4



Farrers Garage
9.3km

Address:34 Watson Road, FY4 2DD
Phone:01253404677
Classes:4



Green Star Garage
9.3km

Address:363a Lytham Road, FY4 1EA
Phone:01253 343880
Classes:3,4



Pypers Garage
9.4km

Address:Pypers Garage, FY4 1BX
Phone:01253 342182
Website:www.pypersgarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



J C & M Davis
9.4km

Address:Garstang Road Garage, PR3 6AQ
Phone:01253 790322
Classes:1,2,4



Newton Car And Van Centre
9.4km

Address:Behind Texaco Garage, PR4 3RE
Phone:01772 686555
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
9.5km

Address:Amy Johnson Way, FY4 2RP
Phone:01253 408000
Classes:4



Blackpool Citroen
9.5km

Address:4 Amy Johnson Way, FY4 2RP
Phone:01253361509
Classes:4



Chorley Nissan Blackpool
9.5km

Address:Amy Johnson Way, FY4 2RP
Phone:01253298833
Classes:4



Maritime Street Garage
9.6km

Address:Maritime Street, FY7 7PB
Phone:01253 872779
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mark Holmes Auto Engineering Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit 6, FY7 7PH
Phone:01253878932
Classes:4



Just Mot`s (Blackpool) Ltd
9.7km

Address:C/o Stubbs Removers, FY8 3HE
Phone:01253 721902
Website:www.andrews-car-mot.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:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lewis Motors
9.7km

Address:562-566 Lytham Road, FY4 1RF
Phone:01253 344892
Website:www.lewismotors.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



Fylde Borough Council
9.8km

Address:Snowdon Road, FY8 3DP
Phone:01253 658635
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



K & B Autos
9.8km

Address:Snowden Road, FY8 3DP
Phone:01253723675
Classes:4



Fleetwood Car Centre
10.0km

Address:Copse Road, FY7 6RP
Phone:01253770073
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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