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MOT Test Centres within 10km of LE12 7JL

We managed to find 129 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your LE12 7JL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Albar Autos Mountsorrel
0.2km

Address:177 Leicester Road, LE12 7DB
Phone:01162303055
Classes:4



Top Gear Services Limited
0.3km

Address:80 Leicester Road, LE12 7AN
Phone:0116 230 1301
Website:topgearservices.boschauto.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



Marshall Mountsorrel
0.7km

Address:Loughborough Road, LE12 7AT
Phone:01162304222
Classes:4



Ark Motors Limited
1.9km

Address:38 Cosssington Road, LE12 7RS
Phone:01509812269
Classes:1,2,4,7



Swains Motor Services
2.0km

Address:9-17 King Street, LE12 7LZ
Phone:01509 812264
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30am
Tuesday:8:30am5:30am
Wednesday:8:30am5:30am
Thursday:8:30am5:30am
Friday:8:30am5:30am
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



County Motor Services
2.0km

Address:19 King Street, LE12 7LZ
Phone:01509813118
Classes:4



R E Mills Motor Engs
2.0km

Address:34-36 Town Green Street, LE7 7NU
Phone:01162302295
Classes:4



Robinsons Garage
2.3km

Address:Unit 4m Sileby Road Industrial Estate, LE12 8LP
Phone:01509 814884
Classes:4



J B Stone Motor Services Ltd
2.3km

Address:Brookside Works, LE12 8LP
Phone:01509812458
Classes:4



Bond Street Car Service
4.0km

Address:Unit 8, LE4 3BY
Phone:0116 262 7787
Classes:4,5,7



S H Autos
4.3km

Address:Ratcliffe Garage, LE7 4SH
Phone:01509816257
Classes:4,7



Cropston Garage
4.4km

Address:37 To 39 Station Road, LE7 7HG
Phone:0116 236 2363
Classes:1,2,4



Armson A.e.
4.7km

Address:Unit 16 The Halfcroft, LE7 1LD
Phone:0116 319 3251
Website:www.armsonae.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



Porters Garage
4.8km

Address:58 Green Lane, LE12 7LU
Phone:01509 812530
Classes:1,2,3,4



Selbys Garage Woodhouse Ltd
5.3km

Address:77 Main Street, LE12 8RY
Phone:01509890261
Classes:4



Queniborough County Garage
5.8km

Address:1489 Melton Road, LE7 3FP
Phone:01162600081
Classes:4



All Star Garages Limited
5.8km

Address:Unit 9, LE7 3FP
Phone:0116 260 4411
Classes:4



Parker Motor Services Ltd
5.8km

Address:714-718 Melton Road, LE4 8BD
Phone:01162644501/2644522
Classes:4



Davies & Stevens Automobile Engineers Ltd
5.9km

Address:1a Beeches Road, LE11 2NR
Phone:01509 217355
Classes:4



Goscote Services
6.0km

Address:220 Long Furrow, LE7 3ZL
Phone:01162605690
Classes:3,4



Duke Street Motors Limited
6.0km

Address:6 King Edward Road, LE11 1RZ
Phone:01509 214295
Classes:4



Churchill Garage
6.2km

Address:Churchill Garage, LE4 8DE
Phone:01162604422
Classes:3,4



A & H Autos
6.3km

Address:Unit T, LE11 1SF
Phone:01509214713
Classes:4



J D Testing
6.3km

Address:29-30 Dukes Close, LE4 8EY
Phone:0116 2694388
Classes:4



Hemstock Herbert Motors
6.4km

Address:Devonshire Court, LE4 1ET
Phone:01162341979
Classes:4



Arnolds Motorcycles
6.5km

Address:58 - 60 Leicester Road, LE11 2AG
Phone:01509 212988
Classes:1,2



Loughborough Mot And Service Centre
6.5km

Address:34a To 36 Moira Street, LE11 2AL
Phone:01509 213838
Classes:4,5,7



Turvy Motors Limited
6.6km

Address:36 Sowters Lane, LE12 5AL
Phone:01509 881596
Classes:4



Sturgess Hyundai
6.6km

Address:75 Cropston Road, LE7 7BP
Phone:01162363674
Classes:4



Richard E Smith
6.6km

Address:1a Cropston Road, LE7 7BP
Phone:0116 2367955
Classes:1,2,4



Tarsel Motors Ltd
6.6km

Address:173 Church Hill Road, LE4 8DH
Phone:0116 269 3333
Website:www.tarselmotors.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Twiggers Motorcycles Ltd
6.9km

Address:30 Nottingham Road, LE11 1EU
Phone:01509263967
Classes:1,2



Charnwood Auto Services
7.0km

Address:26 Duke Street, LE11 1ED
Phone:01509266003
Classes:4



Arthur Prince Peugeot
7.1km

Address:Clarence Street, LE11 1DY
Phone:01509 266901
Classes:4



Hoyle And Robbins
7.1km

Address:Hanford Way, LE11 1LS
Phone:01509 235726
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.1km

Address:28 The Rushes, LE11 5BG
Phone:01509 610401
Classes:4



North Leicester Testing Station
7.3km

Address:26 Boston Road, LE4 1AU
Phone:0116 235 7272
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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Tanvic Tyre And Service Centre
7.4km

Address:37 Derby Road, LE11 0AD
Phone:01509610500
Classes:4,7



Arthur Prince Limited
7.4km

Address:Belton Road, LE11 1JB
Phone:01509217080
Classes:4



Speedwell Garage
7.4km

Address:5a Moira St, LE11 1JZ
Phone:01509215412
Classes:4



East Midlands Ambulance Service Nhs Trust
7.5km

Address:Vehicle Workshop, LE7 7GL
Phone:01162323180
Classes:4,7



Shreeve & Mardell
7.5km

Address:Limehurst Avenue, LE11 1PE
Phone:01509263644
Classes:4,7



Express Motors
7.6km

Address:147 Loughborough Road, LE4 5LR
Phone:01162661996
Classes:4



Melton Auto Centre
7.6km

Address:291 Melton Rd, LE4 7AN
Phone:01162668811
Classes:4



A.z's Mot & Service Centre Limited
7.6km

Address:269 - 273 Melton Road, LE4 7AN
Phone:0116 2668566
Classes:4



Archie Moss Loughborough
7.6km

Address:Belton Road, LE11 1NE
Phone:01509213030 EX233
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.6km

Address:237 - 239 Abbey Lane, LE4 5QH
Phone:0116 268 0969
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



Arnolds Motorcycles
7.6km

Address:275 Abbey Lane, LE4 5QH
Phone:01162610650
Classes:1,2



Belgrave Testing Station
7.6km

Address:36-42 Stafford Street, LE4 7AJ
Phone:0116 268 0055
Classes:4



B R Motors
7.7km

Address:38a Lancashire Street, LE4 7AE
Phone:01162665668
Classes:4



Farmer And Carlisle Limited
7.7km

Address:Belton Road, LE11 1ND
Phone:01509 215731
Website:www.farmerandcarlisle.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Raj Motors
7.8km

Address:143 Abbey Lane, LE4 5QT
Phone:0116 266 3351
Website:www.rmlcars.co.uk
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Luffield Cars Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 3, LE11 1LR
Phone:01509 216100
Website:www.luffield.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:10:30am4:00pm



Lee Robinson Motor Services
7.9km

Address:Unit 1, LE11 5DD
Phone:01509 767337
Classes:4



Mot First M S Ltd
7.9km

Address:14a Prince William Road, LE11 5GU
Phone:07966 387442
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
7.9km

Address:152 Abbey Lane, LE4 0DA
Phone:01162610488
Classes:4



Sandicliffe Limited
7.9km

Address:Derby Road, LE11 5HN
Phone:01509 267721
Classes:4,5,7



Renault Leicester
8.0km

Address:107 Abbey Lane, LE4 5QU
Phone:01162801000
Classes:4,7



Robins & Day Leicester
8.0km

Address:91 Abbey Lane, LE4 5QW
Phone:0116 268 8600
Classes:4,5,7



Steve Slattery Cars Ltd
8.0km

Address:126-128 Derby Road, LE11 5HL
Phone:01509260026
Classes:4



West End Motors
8.0km

Address:Unit D2, LE11 5DF
Phone:01509232360
Classes:1,2,3,4



Tebco Motor Factors Ltd
8.0km

Address:75 Cannock Street, LE4 9HR
Phone:01162760369
Classes:1,2,4



Brookside Garage
8.0km

Address:1 Cannock Street, LE4 9HR
Phone:0116 246 0666
Classes:4,5,7



Dash Cars Ltd
8.0km

Address:Unit 4, LE11 5XR
Phone:01509 266111
Classes:4



M. N. Commercials
8.0km

Address:23 New Star Road, LE4 9JD
Phone:01162 769 997
Classes:4,5,7



Jubilee Motor Services
8.0km

Address:28 Jubilee Drive, LE11 5XS
Phone:01509264033
Classes:4



Somaiya Motors
8.1km

Address:Unit 3, LE4 9LG
Phone:0116 261 2727
Classes:4



Nass-Tech Autos Limited
8.1km

Address:15 Highmeres Road, LE4 9LZ
Phone:0116 2741824
Classes:4



Leicester Auto Diagnostic Services Limited
8.1km

Address:37 Highmeres Road, LE4 9LZ
Phone:0116 276 4443
Classes:4



Barkby Road Mot Centre
8.2km

Address:20a Barkby Road, LE4 9HL
Phone:0116 266 4998
Website:barkbyroad-motcentre.co.uk
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.2km

Address:Willowbrook Park, LE11 0HE
Phone:01509210304
Classes:4



Premier Service
8.2km

Address:Unit 2b, LE4 9LS
Phone:0116 276 4000
Classes:4,7



Wyvern Garage
8.3km

Address:5-9 Fairfax Road, LE4 7EH
Phone:01162767246
Classes:4



Marshall Motor Group Ltd
8.3km

Address:Thurmaston Lane, LE4 9UX
Phone:01162461544
Classes:4



Lexus Leicester
8.3km

Address:Blackbird Mills, LE4 0DZ
Phone:0116 268 8500
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Leicester
8.5km

Address:7 Fletton Close, LE4 9LP
Phone:0116 276 4488
Classes:4



Gordons
8.5km

Address:Unit 4, LE11 5TR
Phone:01509215970
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Sheridan Auto Services
8.5km

Address:116-118 Marjorie Street, LE4 5GX
Phone:01162668428
Classes:4



Lakhani Motor Group
8.5km

Address:122 Doncaster Road, LE4 6JJ
Phone:0116 2666098
Classes:4



Doncaster Garage Limited
8.6km

Address:115 Doncaster Road, LE4 6JN
Phone:01162610600
Classes:4



Sturgess & Thompson Ltd
8.6km

Address:396 Gipsy Lane, LE4 7DA
Phone:0116 276 7313
Classes:4



Sandicliffe Skoda Leicester
8.6km

Address:Groby Road, LE3 9QB
Phone:0116 233 9222
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
8.9km

Address:Ravensbridge Drive, LE4 0BX
Phone:01162426840
Classes:4



Naz Motors
8.9km

Address:80 Ravensbridge Drive, LE4 0BX
Phone:0116 251 5961
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
8.9km

Address:Leicester Garage, LE4 0BX
Phone:0116 251 7587
Website:www.btfleet.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Abbey Motorcycles Limited
9.0km

Address:Glenbarr Avenue, LE4 0AE
Phone:0116 262 3554
Classes:1,2



Professional Touch
9.0km

Address:Unit 14 Buckland Road, LE5 0NT
Phone:0116 276 4666
Classes:4



Morton Mot Station
9.0km

Address:28 Buckland Road, LE5 0NT
Phone:01162 464683
Classes:4



Farriers
9.1km

Address:3a West Street, LE3 8DT
Phone:01162 322211
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited Leicester
9.1km

Address:31 Woodgate, LE3 5GH
Phone:0116 262 5611
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.1km

Address:1-3 Littleton Street, LE4 0BP
Phone:0116 251 5245
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



Leicester City Council Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:17 Lower Willow Street, LE1 2HP
Phone:0116 229 2565
Website:www.leicester.gov.uk
Classes:4



Belgrave Car And Commercial Leicester Ltd
9.2km

Address:Dysart Way, LE1 2JY
Phone:0116 251 8127
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Ansa Motor Works
9.2km

Address:15 Charter Street, LE1 3UD
Phone:0116 262 6715
Website:www.ansamotorworks.co.uk
Classes:4



Concorde Auto Centre
9.2km

Address:257 Belgrave Gate, LE1 3HU
Phone:0116 366 0555
Classes:4



S & A Auto Services Limited
9.3km

Address:9b Messenger Close, LE11 5SR
Phone:01509 631838
Website:www.s-a-auto.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00am
Sunday:Closed



Leicester Volkswagen
9.3km

Address:St Margarets Way, LE1 3EA
Phone:01162428500
Classes:4,5,7



Mike Smith Cars Limited
9.3km

Address:Unit 4, LE3 5AS
Phone:0116 262 6134
Classes:4



Leicester Mot Centre Limited
9.3km

Address:4 Galby Street, LE5 0ED
Phone:01162 623911
Classes:4,5,7



P J Tyres
9.3km

Address:150 Prestwold Road, LE5 0EX
Phone:0116 253 8009
Classes:4



Smp Motors
9.3km

Address:132 Prestwold Road, LE5 0EX
Phone:01162 621003
Classes:3,4



Leicester City Testing
9.3km

Address:84 Syston Street East, LE1 2JW
Phone:01162519185
Classes:4,5,7



G P Motors
9.3km

Address:Unit 44, LE5 0LJ
Phone:0116 276 2362
Classes:1,2,4,7



Autotech Motor Services Limited
9.4km

Address:Unit 2 North Mills, LE3 5AG
Phone:01162 620416/07976920560
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Leicester Motors Limited
9.4km

Address:99 Frisby Road, LE5 0BD
Phone:0116 262 3911
Classes:1,2,4



The Lion Garage Limited
9.4km

Address:43 Cobden Street, LE1 2LB
Phone:0116 2622044
Classes:4



Up 'n' Running Garage Services Limited
9.5km

Address:Unit 39, LE1 4BX
Phone:01162 516686
Classes:4



Go Renault Limited
9.5km

Address:57a Craven Street, LE1 4BX
Phone:0116 251 6682
Classes:4



Stratstone Triumph Leicester
9.5km

Address:45 Northgate Street, LE3 5BY
Phone:01623 725110
Classes:4



Leicester Brake & Tyre Centre
9.5km

Address:Unit 1, LE1 2LX
Phone:0116 253 2164
Classes:4



Lloyds Garage Leicester Ltd
9.6km

Address:16 Chestnut Road, LE3 8DB
Phone:0116 223 7048
Classes:4



City Centre Mots
9.7km

Address:47 Mansfield Street, LE1 3DL
Phone:0116 262 3636
Website:www.city-centre-mots.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Glenfield Mot Station
9.7km

Address:141 Dominion Road, LE3 8JB
Phone:01162313326
Classes:3,4



Jarvis Cars
9.7km

Address:70 Jarvis Street, LE3 5BN
Phone:01162517327
Classes:4



Clarendon Park Service Station
9.7km

Address:62 Jarvis Street, LE3 5BN
Phone:01162531740
Classes:4



Humberstone Mot Centre
9.7km

Address:Main Street, LE5 1AE
Phone:0116 276 6955
Classes:4



Fasttrack Motorcycles
9.7km

Address:141-143 Humberstone Road, LE5 3AP
Phone:0116 262 3099
Website:www.fasttrackmotorcycles.co.uk
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:9:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ricks Automotive
9.7km

Address:1 Graham Street, LE5 3BB
Phone:01162537369
Classes:4



Auto Mechanical Services
9.8km

Address:76 Nedham Street, LE2 0HA
Phone:01162530770
Classes:4



Meera Motors
9.8km

Address:78 Nedham Street, LE2 0HA
Phone:01162514104
Classes:4



C G Cars
9.8km

Address:66 Great Central Street, LE1 4JT
Phone:01162 624498
Classes:4



Autocraft Leicester Central Ltd
9.8km

Address:62 Great Central Street, LE1 4JT
Phone:01162620088/07976719899
Classes:4



Kennings Auto Centre
9.8km

Address:72 To 74 Great Central Street, LE1 4JT
Phone:0116 251 9251
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.9km

Address:227 To 229 Uppingham Road, LE5 4DG
Phone:0116 246 1010
Classes:4



A & J Autos Limited
9.9km

Address:19 Kent Street, LE5 3BE
Phone:0116 262 0628
Website:ajautosltd.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Continental Motors Of Leicester
9.9km

Address:97-99 Asfordby St, LE5 3QL
Phone:0116 253 1395
Classes:4



Abbataz Motors
10.0km

Address:Units 2-3, LE5 3PA
Phone:0116 274 2535
Website:www.abbatazmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



K.k. Auto Workshop Limited
10.0km

Address:Unit D2, LE5 4BN
Phone:0116 2760931
Classes:4



D S Auto Services
10.0km

Address:23 William Street, LE1 1RW
Phone:01162514048
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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