Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to HX2 0LT 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 HX2 0LT

We managed to find 100 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your HX2 0LT. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Moorlea Garage
0.3km

Address:Albert Road, HX2 0DF
Phone:01422 359468
Classes:4



Moorend Garage Limited
0.4km

Address:561 Gibbet Street, HX2 0AL
Phone:01422 356444
Website:www.moorendgarage.co.uk
Classes:4



Mile Cross Garage
1.0km

Address:113 Hopwood Lane, HX1 4HB
Phone:01422354072
Classes:4



Halifax Motorcycle Services
1.0km

Address:Railway Buildings, HX1 4RL
Phone:01422 343342
Classes:1,2



Calderdale Council Mbc
1.1km

Address:Battinson Road, HX1 4PL
Phone:01422 264374
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Pellon Tyre And Auto Centre Ltd
1.2km

Address:Pellon Lane, HX1 4PZ
Phone:01422362030
Classes:4



Hare Bros
1.2km

Address:150 Hanson Lane, HX1 5PQ
Phone:01422 360755
Website:www.harebros.co.uk
Classes:4



Fenton Road Garage Ltd
1.5km

Address:Fenton Road, HX1 3PP
Phone:01422 344377
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



W J Motors Limited
1.6km

Address:Victoria Works, HX1 5JJ
Phone:01422 330128
Classes:4,5,7



Wharf Garage Sb Ltd
1.9km

Address:Wharf Street, HX6 2AF
Phone:01422831388
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
1.9km

Address:Pellon Lane, HX1 5QN
Phone:01422359326
Classes:4



Surefix Motoring Centre
2.0km

Address:Portland Place, HX1 2JG
Phone:01422359447
Classes:4



W And H Motors
2.0km

Address:Martins Mill Yard, HX1 5SZ
Phone:01422343784
Classes:3,4,5,7



Hopwood Lane Mot Centre
2.1km

Address:Culver Works, HX1 5EZ
Phone:01422 383455
Classes:4



Balmoral Garage Ltd
2.1km

Address:The Boulevards, HX1 3EX
Phone:01422342288
Classes:4



Bedford Street Garage
2.1km

Address:16a Bedford Street, HX1 5DL
Phone:01422 366227
Classes:4



Malcolm Taylor (Halifax) Ltd
2.1km

Address:6 Bedford Street North, HX1 5BH
Phone:01422330505
Classes:3,4



Mount Automotive Solutions
2.1km

Address:New Bond Street, HX1 2TH
Phone:01422361961
Classes:4



John Hoyles Garage
2.1km

Address:Hollins Mill Lane, HX6 2QG
Phone:01422 834180
Classes:4



Bell Hall Garage Ltd
2.2km

Address:Savile Park Road, HX1 2XP
Phone:01422 343288
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:Open24
Tuesday:Open24
Wednesday:Open24
Thursday:Open24
Friday:Open24
Saturday:Open24
Sunday:Open24



Stoneywood Ltd
2.2km

Address:Turntable Works, HX6 1AN
Phone:01422 839831
Website:www.stoneywoodmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Hedley Of Halifax
2.2km

Address:Corner Of Kings Cross Street, HX1 2TE
Phone:01422362355
Classes:1,2



Grizzleys Mot
2.2km

Address:30 West Parade, HX1 2TE
Phone:01422322698
Classes:1,2



Moorside Garage
2.3km

Address:Keighley Road, HX2 8AR
Phone:01422353840
Classes:4



J M S Motorcycles Ltd
2.3km

Address:Globe Works, HX6 3DF
Phone:01422833301
Classes:1,2



Ron Lee Ltd
2.3km

Address:Keighley Road, HX3 5TJ
Phone:01422361108
Classes:4



Greenwoods Garage Sowerby Bridge Ltd
2.3km

Address:Victoria Road, HX6 3AE
Phone:01422832383
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
2.4km

Address:3 Bull Green, HX1 5AB
Phone:01422 354761
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



Battinson Auto Centre
2.5km

Address:Unit B Drakes Industrial Estate, HX3 6RL
Phone:01422 361967
Classes:4



Sowerby Bridge Car Clinic
2.6km

Address:Beaver Lodge, HX6 3AL
Phone:01422832077
Classes:4



North Bridge Motors Limited
2.6km

Address:I And 3 Old Lane, HX3 6TD
Phone:01422 366894
Website:www.northbridgemotors.co.uk
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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dews Motor Group Limited
2.7km

Address:Northgate, HX1 1XJ
Phone:01422395000
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
2.8km

Address:Wade Street, HX1 1SN
Phone:01422330205
Classes:4,7



Prescott Street Garage
2.8km

Address:Prescott Street, HX1 2LF
Phone:01422363300
Classes:4



Rhodes Motors Ltd
2.8km

Address:Winding Road, HX1 1SJ
Phone:01422 323636
Website:www.rhodesmotors.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



Runabout Warehouse Limited
2.8km

Address:Union Street South, HX1 2LE
Phone:01422330344
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.9km

Address:70 Horton Street, HX1 1QE
Phone:01422 359150
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



Charlie Browns Autocentres
2.9km

Address:Charles Street, HX1 1QW
Phone:01422 350919
Classes:4



Halifax Autocentre Limited
2.9km

Address:40 South Parade, HX1 2LY
Phone:01422352629
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Halifax
2.9km

Address:Shay Syke, HX1 2ND
Phone:01422 380380
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Hepworth Honda
2.9km

Address:3 King Street, HX1 1SR
Phone:01422321111
Classes:4



Tenterfield Mot Centre
2.9km

Address:Unit R5, HX2 6EQ
Phone:01422 883125
Classes:4



Hare Motors
3.1km

Address:175 Keighley Road, HX2 9LL
Phone:01422240230
Classes:4



Dryclough Lane Garage
3.3km

Address:Dryclough Lane, HX3 0LD
Phone:01422 382600
Website:www.drycloughgarage.com
Classes:4



Stonelake Of Halifax
3.4km

Address:Wakefield Road, HX3 0UA
Phone:
Classes:4



Cavendish Service Station
3.9km

Address:Catherine Slack, BD13 2NN
Phone:01274882472
Classes:4,5,7



Stump Cross Garage
4.0km

Address:Staups Lane, HX3 7AB
Phone:01422352124
Classes:3,4



Holmfield Mot And Repairs
4.0km

Address:Unit 3 Holmfield Industrial Estate, HX2 9TN
Phone:01422 248180
Website:holmfieldmotandrepairs.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Moderna Mots Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit 19 Moderna Business Park, HX7 5QQ
Phone:01422 881088
Website:modernamots.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



The Northowram Garage Limited
4.9km

Address:Bradford Road, HX3 7HW
Phone:01422205419
Classes:4



Sunside Service Station Limited
5.0km

Address:Saddleworth Road, HX4 8LZ
Phone:01422373127
Classes:1,2,4



D Pitchforth Ltd
5.1km

Address:Park Garage, HX4 8AL
Phone:01422 375190
Classes:4



Blackbrook Garage Limited
5.3km

Address:Unit 3, HX4 8ED
Phone:01422 373466
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lambert Street Garage
5.3km

Address:Lambert Street, HX4 8AA
Phone:01422 372747
Website:www.lambertstgarage.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



George Street Mot Centre
5.5km

Address:Unit 2, HX7 5DT
Phone:01422 882770
Classes:4



Mytholmroyd Motor Company
5.5km

Address:Unit 8 At The Co Op, HX7 5LH
Phone:01422 882958
Classes:4



Headlands Garage Limited
5.6km

Address:Denholmgate Road, HX3 8JX
Phone:01422202795
Classes:4



Brownhill Motors
5.6km

Address:Woodside Garage, HX5 0SH
Phone:01422 376614
Classes:1,2



Bridgefield Garage
5.7km

Address:Unit 1b Bridgefield Mill, HX5 0SG
Phone:01422311179
Classes:1,2,4,7



Lightcliffe Volkswagen (Halifax)
5.9km

Address:Halifax Road, HX3 7JT
Phone:01422 205611
Classes:4



Q1 Mot Station
5.9km

Address:Croydon Street, BD13 2QH
Phone:01274883730
Classes:4



Queensbury Mot Station
6.0km

Address:Rear Of 17a Albert Road, BD13 1PA
Phone:01274 814334
Website:www.queensburymot.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:15pm
Thursday:8:00am5:15pm
Friday:8:00am5:15pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A And G Autos
6.0km

Address:Victoria Road, HX3 8DF
Phone:01422 202191
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:15pm
Thursday:8:00am5:15pm
Friday:8:00am5:15pm
Saturday:8:00am5:15pm
Sunday:Closed



Elland Mot Centre
6.2km

Address:Elland Auto Point, HX5 0PU
Phone:01422310411
Classes:4



Calder Brook Garage Limited
6.4km

Address:Holme End, HX7 8NX
Phone:01422 845063
Classes:4



A And G Motor Engineers Ltd
6.4km

Address:Parkfield Garage, HX5 0NE
Phone:01422 371948
Website:www.aandgmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Grey Shed Motors
7.0km

Address:Springvale Works, HD6 2RN
Phone:01484400404
Classes:4



Jaggers Garage Limited
7.4km

Address:Halifax Road Garage, BD6 2HL
Phone:01274 676316
Website:www.jaggersgarage.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:12:30–PM



Simmonites 4 X 4
7.6km

Address:755 Thornton Road, BD13 3NW
Phone:01274833351
Classes:4



James Shepherd Of Hebden Bridge Ltd
7.7km

Address:Valley Road Garage, HX7 7BZ
Phone:01422842528
Classes:4



Star Garage
7.7km

Address:Valley Road, HX7 7BZ
Phone:01422 842566
Website:www.stargarage.co
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Quarry Garage
8.0km

Address:Quarry Garage, HD3 3XJ
Phone:01484 654577
Website:www.quarry-garage.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Summerfield Garage
8.1km

Address:535 Bradford Road, HD6 4DL
Phone:01484400921
Classes:4



C W Motors
8.3km

Address:25 Rastrick Common, HD6 3DW
Phone:01484718697
Classes:4



Victoria Garage Brighouse Limited
8.4km

Address:Gooder Lane, HD6 1HT
Phone:01484 714270
Classes:4



Wrightway Motorcycles
8.5km

Address:Unit 8, HD6 4JJ
Phone:07877 895339
Classes:1,2



Crestville Motors
8.5km

Address:The Civil Service Garage, BD14 6DA
Phone:01274 882341
Classes:4



Brighouse Mot And Clutch Centre
8.6km

Address:Unit 4 Kirklees Steel Works, HD6 1PL
Phone:
Classes:4



Robin Hood Garage Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 1 Wakefield Road, HD6 1PE
Phone:01484 720504
Classes:4



Old Road Service And Mot Centre
8.7km

Address:807a Old Road, BD7 4AG
Phone:01274 502553
Classes:4



Towngate Service Centre
8.8km

Address:Unit 3 Whitehall Properties, BD12 9JQ
Phone:01274690640
Classes:4



Hillams Garage Ltd
8.8km

Address:111 Buttershaw Lane, BD6 2DA
Phone:01274 678357
Classes:4



Central Garage Arc Limited
8.9km

Address:Unit 6, HD6 1QZ
Phone:01484 721711
Classes:4



Crown Garage (Wyke) Ltd
9.0km

Address:465 Huddersfield Road, BD12 8ND
Phone:01274679214
Classes:4



St Enochs Garage
9.2km

Address:St Enochs Road, BD6 3BU
Phone:01274 678272
Website:www.ontrakgarage.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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:8:30am6:00pm



Royal Garage
9.3km

Address:597 Great Horton Road, BD7 4ED
Phone:01274 578683
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Gohil Motors
9.4km

Address:708 Great Horton Road, BD7 4EY
Phone:01274 572157
Website:plus.google.com
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Norwood Autos Limited
9.4km

Address:Unit 2, BD12 0SG
Phone:01274 678054
Classes:1,2,4



S M Mot's
9.4km

Address:Unit C, BD7 4EX
Phone:07908569953
Classes:4



Salendine Auto Services
9.5km

Address:Outdoor Industrial Estate, HD3 4BU
Phone:01484460789
Classes:4



Cross Garage
9.6km

Address:New Works Road, BD12 0RQ
Phone:01274676721
Classes:4



Guide Post Garage
9.6km

Address:Unit 6, BD12 0NQ
Phone:01274604522
Classes:4



B & S Motors
9.6km

Address:Leeming Garage, BD22 9PT
Phone:01535642420
Classes:3,4



A C Motors
9.7km

Address:Unit 1, BD5 9ET
Phone:01274 504590
Classes:4



S And S Autos Bradford Limited
9.7km

Address:77 Spencer Road, BD7 2LF
Phone:01274577778
Classes:4



Murts Motor Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:Halifax Road, HX7 6PT
Phone:01422842908
Classes:4



Bfs Autos
9.9km

Address:107 Beckside Road, BD7 2JN
Phone:01274572448
Classes:4



Spencer Motors
9.9km

Address:Spencer Road, BD7 2JR
Phone:01274573534
Classes:4,7



Jasper Motor Company Limited
10.0km

Address:New Works Road, BD12 0LB
Phone:01274 601000
Classes:4,5,7



Bankfoot Auto Centre
10.0km

Address:Unit 27, BD5 9BP
Phone:01274 745645
Website:www.bankfootautocentre.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



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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