Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to KT20 6HT 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 KT20 6HT

We managed to find 116 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your KT20 6HT. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Cooper Banstead
1.5km

Address:1 Oatlands Drive, KT20 6BP
Phone:01737 271271
Classes:4



J R Service Limited
2.1km

Address:2 Shelvers Hill, KT20 5PU
Phone:01737 817988
Classes:4



Mount Garage
2.5km

Address:Mount Works, KT20 6SY
Phone:01737 833840
Website:www.mountgarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Trustford Banstead
2.8km

Address:Brighton Road, SM7 1BS
Phone:01737 858125
Classes:4



Chequers Lane Garage
3.2km

Address:3-5 Chequers Lane, KT20 7SF
Phone:01737 819700
Classes:4



Nork Motor Engineering
3.7km

Address:Nork Gardens, SM7 1NZ
Phone:01737 357636
Website:norkmotors.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Arc Autos Lmited
4.0km

Address:Unit 2 Derby Arms Road, KT18 5LE
Phone:01372 740742
Classes:4



Drift Bridge Garage Limited
4.1km

Address:Service Department, KT17 3LR
Phone:01737360111
Classes:4



Harwoods Of Surrey
4.8km

Address:Brighton Road, CR5 3EA
Phone:01737552020
Classes:4



Chipstead Valley Garage Limited
5.2km

Address:180 Chipstead Valley Road, CR5 3BB
Phone:020 8763 8886
Classes:4



Auto Fix
5.5km

Address:224 Brighton Road, CR5 2NF
Phone:02087632229
Classes:4



The Belmont Garage Limited
5.6km

Address:36 Station Road, SM2 6BS
Phone:020 8643 5451
Classes:4



Renault Croydon
5.6km

Address:305 Brighton Road, CR5 2NH
Phone:02082764000
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Coulsdon)
5.6km

Address:51 Station Approach, CR5 2NR
Phone:020 8763 1830
Classes:4



Beadles Kia Coulsdon
5.7km

Address:Unit 6 Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8617 3000
Classes:4



Coulsdon Audi
5.7km

Address:5 Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8645 2200
Website:www.audi.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Motorline Volkswagen
5.7km

Address:Gateway Business Park, CR5 2AR
Phone:020 8603 0100
Classes:4



Dtr European Sports Cars Limited
5.7km

Address:Unit 28 Breakfield, CR5 2HS
Phone:020 8645 5050
Website:www.dtrsports.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Holmesdale Garage
5.8km

Address:28 Holmesdale Road, RH2 0BQ
Phone:01737 243546
Classes:4



Sussex Auto Care Limited
5.9km

Address:33 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW
Phone:01737 772200
Classes:4



Service Plus Redhill Limited
5.9km

Address:30 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW
Phone:01737 780900
Classes:4



Doble Motorcycles
5.9km

Address:1 Dobles Close, CR5 2EZ
Phone:020 8668 8851
Classes:1,2



Robe And Hitchens Tudor Limited
6.0km

Address:127 Marlpit Lane, CR5 2HH
Phone:01737 552327
Classes:4,7



Wsc Buckland Limited
6.0km

Address:Building 1, RH2 9RG
Phone:01737 242766
Website:www.wsc.co.uk
Classes:4



Surrey Breakdown Limited
6.0km

Address:Surrey Garage, CR5 2BQ
Phone:020 8668 2456
Classes:4



Coulsdon Service Centre
6.0km

Address:Unit 4 Leaden Hill Industrial Estate, CR5 2BQ
Phone:020 8668 8845
Classes:4



Fins Motorcycles Limited
6.0km

Address:60a Holmethorpe Avenue, RH1 2NL
Phone:01737 768129
Classes:1,2



Ps Auto Service
6.0km

Address:Unit 4, RH1 2NL
Phone:01737 789400
Classes:4



Sutton And East Surrey Water Plc
6.1km

Address:Frenches Road Depot, RH1 1LJ
Phone:01737 785808
Classes:4,7



Abbey Holmethorpe Limited
6.1km

Address:7 Holmethorpe Avenue, RH1 2NB
Phone:01737 768214
Classes:4



Wilsons Automobiles And Coachworks Limited
6.1km

Address:(Peugeot), KT17 1EG
Phone:01372 747444
Classes:4,7



Gp Motor Repairs
6.2km

Address:13 To 15 West Street, KT18 7RL
Phone:01372 747577
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
6.2km

Address:50 Linkfield Corner, RH1 1DP
Phone:01737 764012
Classes:4



Streat Motors
6.3km

Address:2a/4a Linkfield Corner, RH1 1BB
Phone:01737 762692
Classes:4



Jmk Morley Auto Services
6.4km

Address:Linkfield Street, RH1 1HQ
Phone:01737 761076
Classes:4



Wilsons Service Centre
6.4km

Address:Unit D Western Road, KT17 1JG
Phone:01372 736016
Classes:4,7



Oakhill Garage (Ashtead) Limited
6.5km

Address:Grove Road, KT21 1BE
Phone:01372 277725
Classes:4,7



Trustford Epsom
6.5km

Address:Nonsuch Industrial Estate, KT17 1EE
Phone:01372804000
Classes:4,7



Wilsons Automobiles And Coachworks Limited
6.6km

Address:(Nissan), KT17 1DH
Phone:01372 736150
Classes:4



Epsom All Class Mot Service Centre
6.6km

Address:Unit 9 Nonsuch Industrial Estate, KT17 1DH
Phone:01372 748333
Classes:4,5,7



Summit Cars
6.6km

Address:Boxhill Garage, KT20 7PS
Phone:01737 844644
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:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Shelly Motors
6.6km

Address:Unit 3 Longmead Industrial Estate, KT19 9QG
Phone:02031306713
Classes:4



Epsom Car Care Centre Limited
6.7km

Address:19a Blenheim Road, KT19 9AP
Phone:01372 748374
Classes:4



Allam Motor Services Limited
6.7km

Address:12 Felstead Road, KT19 9AS
Phone:01372742020
Classes:4



Trg Servicesmart
6.8km

Address:2 Roy Richmond Way, KT19 9BA
Phone:01372 707333
Classes:4,5,7



Lifestyle Ford
6.9km

Address:Brighton Road, RH1 1SJ
Phone:01737 768831
Classes:4



Taylor Autos
6.9km

Address:Reading Arch Road, RH1 1HG
Phone:01737 762884
Classes:4



Roadrunners Gatwick Limited
6.9km

Address:8 Reading Arch Road, RH1 1HG
Phone:01737 760746
Classes:4



Redhill Honda
7.1km

Address:105-115 Brighton Road, RH1 6PS
Phone:01737 775900
Classes:4



Volkspeed Engineering
7.2km

Address:13 Craddocks Parade, KT21 1QL
Phone:01372277888
Classes:4



Ksm Auto Clinic
7.3km

Address:Hockley Holdings, RH1 6ET
Phone:01737 768718
Classes:4



The Sutton And Cheam Car Service Limited
7.4km

Address:4 St James Road, SM1 2BA
Phone:020 8642 6567
Classes:4



Banstead Road Garage
7.4km

Address:70 Banstead Road, SM5 3NL
Phone:020 8642 2242
Website:www.bansteadroadgarage.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



Rapley Motors
7.4km

Address:1 Woodcote Green, SM6 9NN
Phone:020 8647 4150
Classes:4



C W K Motors Limited
7.5km

Address:Unit 4, KT21 2DB
Phone:01372276334
Classes:4



Regency Car Centre
7.5km

Address:132 Stanley Park Road, SM5 3JG
Phone:020 8669 1996
Classes:4



Meadvale Garage
7.7km

Address:Clarence Walk, RH1 6NF
Phone:01737 242333
Classes:3,4



Cars 4 You Direct
7.8km

Address:1 Coulsdon Road, CR3 5NE
Phone:01883 340400
Classes:4



Allbikes (Surrey) Limited
8.0km

Address:2-4 Bridge Parade, CR8 2DA
Phone:020 8763 4242
Classes:1,2



Foxley Motors Limited
8.0km

Address:Rear Of 14 To 16 Godstone Road, CR8 2DB
Phone:02086604932
Classes:4



Tms Motor Spares & Repairs
8.2km

Address:R/o 207 Gander Green Lane, SM1 2EZ
Phone:020 8644 2888
Classes:4



Elite Garages
8.2km

Address:43 To 49 High Street, CR3 5UG
Phone:01883 341775
Classes:4



Nutfield Car And Commercials Limited
8.3km

Address:Delves Yard, RH1 4JA
Phone:01737 822207
Classes:4,5,7



Church Hill Motors
8.3km

Address:126 Abbotts Road, SM3 9SX
Phone:020 8644 3777
Classes:4



Byron Garage Limited
8.4km

Address:31a Byron Avenue, SM1 3RA
Phone:020 8642 8788
Classes:4



Plough Lane Coachworks
8.4km

Address:60 Sunningdale Road, SM1 2JS
Phone:02086449687
Classes:4



Auto Test & Tyres Limited
8.5km

Address:111-113 Stafford Road, SM6 9AP
Phone:02087733622
Classes:4



Reigate And Banstead Borough Council
8.5km

Address:Streetcare Services, RH1 6PN
Phone:01737 276650/13
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Auto Express Sutton Limited
8.5km

Address:312-314 High Street, SM1 1PR
Phone:020 8287 1234
Website:www.autoexpressltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Elmwood Vehicles Limited
8.5km

Address:278 Kingston Road, KT19 0SH
Phone:020 8394 2847
Classes:4,5,7



Leatherhead Honda
8.6km

Address:5 Barnett Wood Lane, KT22 7DL
Phone:01372386622
Classes:4



Squire Furneaux
8.6km

Address:7 Barnett Wood Lane, KT22 7DL
Phone:01372371900
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Leatherhead)
8.6km

Address:Kingston Road, KT22 7SP
Phone:01372 372003
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Threeways Motors
8.6km

Address:Gem Yard, SM1 3AA
Phone:020 8644 0012
Website:www.threewaysmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Peter Ostling Motor Service Specialist Limited
8.6km

Address:Gem Yard, SM1 3AA
Phone:020 8644 2935
Classes:4



Oakhill Garage
8.6km

Address:Erskine Road, SM1 3AS
Phone:020 8643 6175
Website:www.oakhill-garage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Keydrive
8.7km

Address:107 Kingston Road, KT22 7SU
Phone:01372374301
Classes:4



Lamba Motorcycles Limited
8.7km

Address:118-132 High Street, SM5 3AE
Phone:020 8647 4851
Classes:1,2



Sutton & Cheam Limited
8.7km

Address:Unit 2, SM3 9QE
Phone:020 8644 4140
Website:suttonandcheammotrepairs.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J And T Motor Services
8.7km

Address:173 To 177 Stafford Road, SM6 9BT
Phone:020 8669 4112
Website:www.jtmotorservices-wallington.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Gb Autos
8.8km

Address:16a Cheam Common, KT4 8RW
Phone:020 8330 6090
Website:www.volvospecialists-gbautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
8.9km

Address:273-279 Kingston Road, KT22 7PJ
Phone:01372 373030
Classes:4



Kens Autos Godstone Road Limited
9.0km

Address:1a Godstone Road, CR3 0EG
Phone:020 8763 0102
Classes:4



Steve Taylor Cars
9.0km

Address:17 To 19 Godstone Road, CR3 0EG
Phone:020 8660 1660
Classes:4



Three Arch Mot Centre
9.0km

Address:Three Arch Garage, RH1 5SS
Phone:01737 773665
Classes:4,5,7



Merityre Specialists Limited
9.0km

Address:Unit 2, KT22 7BA
Phone:01372379529
Classes:4



Autotest (West Ewell) Limited
9.0km

Address:242a Ruxley Lane, KT19 9EY
Phone:020 8974 1246
Website:autotest.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Audi Vw Specialist Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit C2 Brook Way, KT22 7NA
Phone:01372 383038
Website:www.audivwspecialistleatherhead.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



Leatherhead Motor Company
9.1km

Address:Units 1-2 Brook Way, KT22 7NA
Phone:01372 363787
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Ivan Stubberfield Autos
9.1km

Address:Rear Of Whyteleafe Business, CR3 0ED
Phone:020 8668 7020
Classes:4



Orchard Garage
9.1km

Address:Unit 6 Chantry Court, SM5 2DG
Phone:020 8773 1658
Classes:4



Sunray Motors
9.1km

Address:17 Cheam Common Road, KT4 8LT
Phone:020 8337 7741
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.1km

Address:Unit 1, SM3 9QN
Phone:020 8644 7868
Classes:4



Swb Autos Limited
9.2km

Address:Rear Of 688 London Road, SM3 9BY
Phone:020 8644 0929
Classes:4



Dj Garages
9.2km

Address:46 St Andrews Road, SM5 2DY
Phone:020 8669 2344
Classes:4



Jemca
9.3km

Address:55 To 57 Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
Phone:02086495900
Classes:4



Dees Of Croydon
9.3km

Address:2 Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
Phone:020 8686 8888
Classes:4,7



Rose Hill Park Garage Limited
9.3km

Address:2a Rose Hill, SM1 3EU
Phone:020 8641 2239
Website:www.rosehillparkgarage.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J N Smart Repair Services Limited
9.4km

Address:Unit 12 Silverwing Industrial Estate, CR0 4RU
Phone:020 8686 3550
Classes:4



Jack Rose Limited
9.4km

Address:Unit 22, CR0 4RU
Phone:02087609995
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:453 Brighton Road, CR2 6EW
Phone:02086681159
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:Godstone Road, CR3 6LH
Phone:01883 346297
Classes:4



Fergussons Auto Services Limited
9.4km

Address:Unit 10 Io Centre, SM3 9BL
Phone:020 8644 4518
Classes:1,2,4



Auto Express Services Limited
9.4km

Address:Io Centre Service Mot And Repairs, SM3 9BL
Phone:02086447310
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:268 London Road, SM6 7DJ
Phone:020 8647 5059
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.5km

Address:Unit 9, CR0 4TU
Phone:020 8686 4425
Classes:4,5,7



Robins & Day Croydon
9.6km

Address:443a Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 8668 5435
Classes:4



Ancaster Group Limited
9.6km

Address:433-441 Brighton Road, CR2 6EU
Phone:020 865 56300
Classes:4



Goldsmith Motor Services Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit 5 Mariner Business Centre, CR0 4GE
Phone:020 8686 1234
Classes:4,5,7



Hackbridge Mot And Service Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:Units 7 And 8 Restmor Way, SM6 7AH
Phone:020 8669 2277
Website:www.theteststation.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
9.7km

Address:596 Purley Way, CR0 4RF
Phone:020 8680 9884
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



Stoppies
9.8km

Address:R/o 218 London Road, SM6 7EA
Phone:020 8773 2613
Classes:1,2



Newton Honda
9.8km

Address:409 Brighton Road, CR2 6ES
Phone:02086880392
Classes:4,7



Carl Rosner Automobiles Limited
10.0km

Address:Station Approach, CR2 0PL
Phone:020 8657 0121
Website:www.carlrosner.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Fawngrove Garage Limited
10.0km

Address:400 Sutton Common Road, SM3 9PL
Phone:020 8644 6702
Classes:4



Towergold Limited
10.0km

Address:281-289 Brighton Road, CR2 6EQ
Phone:020 8686 0212
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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