Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to ME14 1GQ 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 ME14 1GQ

We managed to find 88 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your ME14 1GQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Haynes Of Maidstone Limited
0.3km

Address:23 Ashford Road, ME14 5DQ
Phone:01622756781
Classes:4,5,7



Cromnall Limited Trading As Queen Anne Mot Centre
0.4km

Address:Unit 2, ME14 1HU
Phone:01622 765552
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited (Maidstone)
0.6km

Address:165 Upper Stone Street, ME15 6HU
Phone:01622 758738
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
0.7km

Address:38 Lower Stone Street, ME15 6LX
Phone:01622677087
Classes:4



Robins And Day Maidstone
0.9km

Address:Mill Street, ME15 6YD
Phone:01622 753333
Classes:4



Watling Tyre Service Limited
0.9km

Address:1a Hope Street, ME14 2TF
Phone:01622764449
Classes:4



Granville Garage
0.9km

Address:Granville Road, ME14 2BJ
Phone:01622 761571
Website:www.granvillegarage.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Express Autocentre
0.9km

Address:Brunswick House, ME15 6EZ
Phone:01622 690333
Website:expressautocentre.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Inta Motorcycle Services Limited
1.0km

Address:99/107 Upper Stone Street, ME15 6HE
Phone:01622 688727
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
1.0km

Address:67 To 79 Upper Stone Street, ME15 6HE
Phone:01622 688840
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Malling Repair Services Limited
1.0km

Address:34 To 38 Foster Street, ME15 6NH
Phone:01622 663960
Website:www.mallingrepairservice.com
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



Marshams
1.1km

Address:60/62 Campbell Road, ME15 6QB
Phone:01622200100
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentre Limited
1.1km

Address:104/108 Upper Stone Street, ME15 6HD
Phone:01622 695696
Classes:4



H And C Motors Limited
1.1km

Address:Rawdon Road, ME15 6PT
Phone:01622752364
Classes:4



Red Oak Garage Limited
1.2km

Address:Buckland Road, ME16 0SL
Phone:01622 757141
Classes:4



Setyres And Exhausts
1.3km

Address:Cedar Works, ME16 8PX
Phone:01622 690730
Website:www.setyres.com
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Formula One Autocentres Limited
1.3km

Address:Rocky Hill, ME16 8PY
Phone:01622687759
Classes:4



Laguna Motorcycles Limited
1.3km

Address:Hart Street, ME16 8RD
Phone:01622681765
Classes:1,2



Hi Q Maidstone
1.3km

Address:Unit C, ME16 8RF
Phone:01622 600252
Website:www.maidstonetyrescentre.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



Pro Tune
1.8km

Address:Armstrong Road, ME15 6TX
Phone:01622 697030
Classes:3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Tilyard Autos Limited
2.0km

Address:Unit 5 Bridge Industrial Estate, ME15 6RR
Phone:01622663662
Classes:4



Maidstone Audi
2.7km

Address:Chatham Road, ME14 3AA
Phone:01622 607000
Classes:4



Maidstone Mot And Repair Centre
2.8km

Address:Unit 2 Phoenix Yard, ME16 8LR
Phone:01622729877
Classes:4



Lipscomb Cars Limited
3.6km

Address:Performance House, ME20 7XA
Phone:0845 3389901
Classes:4



Maidstone Harley Davidson
3.6km

Address:Forstal Road, ME20 7XA
Phone:01622 711680
Classes:1,2



Cts Vehicle Services
3.8km

Address:County Transport Workshop, ME20 7HB
Phone:0800 652 8528
Classes:4,5,7



Aylesford Tyre And Autocentre
3.9km

Address:Units E And F Cottage Industrial Estate, ME20 7AD
Phone:01622 716976
Website:aylesfordtyres.co.uk
Classes:4



Oakwoods Group Limited
4.0km

Address:Culls Farm, ME15 0PS
Phone:01622 726986
Website:www.oakwoodsgroup.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



M C Truck And Bus Limited
4.0km

Address:Beddow Way, ME20 7BT
Phone:01622 710811
Website:www.mcgroupltd.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am10:00pm
Thursday:6:00am10:00pm
Friday:6:00am10:00pm
Saturday:6:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited (Aylesford)
4.0km

Address:Forstal Road, ME20 7SB
Phone:01622 715737
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



Johnson Vehicle Maintenance Limited
4.1km

Address:Unit 1f Deacon Trading Estate, ME20 7SP
Phone:01622715845
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Invicta Motors (Maidstone) Limited
4.5km

Address:Invicta Motors (Maidstone) Limited, ME15 9NW
Phone:01622 686899
Classes:4



Wilmoths Citroen
4.5km

Address:Sutton Road, ME15 8RD
Phone:01622750442
Classes:4



Autokwik
4.5km

Address:Forstal Road, ME20 7AU
Phone:01622717778
Classes:4,7



Just Mot Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit C4, ME15 9NT
Phone:01622 688898
Classes:4,5,7



Beadles Toyota
4.6km

Address:Wood Close, ME20 7UB
Phone:01622790222
Classes:4



Beadles Vauxhall
4.6km

Address:Unit 13, ME20 7UB
Phone:01622 716777
Classes:4



Guy Salmon Jaguar Maidstone
4.6km

Address:Euroway, ME20 7UB
Phone:01622797700
Classes:4



F G Barnes Maidstone
4.6km

Address:Cuxton Road, ME15 9YF
Phone:01622755531
Classes:4



A & T Tyres
4.6km

Address:Unit 6 Home Farm Estate, ME20 7QZ
Phone:01622 791882
Website:www.aylesfordtyresandservice.co.uk
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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Britannia Mot And Repair Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 1 Britannia Business Park, ME20 7NT
Phone:01622718888
Classes:4,7



Mobile Maintenance Services
4.7km

Address:Mobile Maintenance Services, ME20 7QR
Phone:01622 790449
Classes:4,5,7



Farleigh Forge Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:Lower Road, ME15 0JS
Phone:01622726473
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Maidstone
4.7km

Address:Bircholt Road, ME15 9YN
Phone:01622 623700
Classes:4,7



Motorline
4.7km

Address:Bircholt Road, ME15 9YN
Phone:01622 776477
Classes:4,7



Beadles Maidstone Limited
4.8km

Address:Wood Close, ME20 7TQ
Phone:01622797979
Classes:4



Motorline Nissan
4.8km

Address:Bircholt Road, ME15 9XY
Phone:01622 538538
Classes:4



Anc Motorcycles
4.9km

Address:Unit 15, ME15 9YT
Phone:01622 766006
Website:www.ancmcs.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00am
Tuesday:9:00am5:00am
Wednesday:9:00am5:00am
Thursday:9:00am5:00am
Friday:9:00am5:00am
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Transport Services
4.9km

Address:Unit 4a, ME20 7PP
Phone:01622 794325
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



G And S Tuning
5.1km

Address:Unit 8, ME15 9YE
Phone:01622 761184
Website:www.gandsmot.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Boughton Service Station Limited
5.3km

Address:Heath Road, ME17 4JD
Phone:01622 745331
Classes:4



Pat Heard Garage Services
5.4km

Address:Highland Garage, ME14 3HT
Phone:01622 739864
Website:www.patheardgarageservices.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A And J Motorcycles
5.4km

Address:Units 9 Yew Tree Industrial Estate, ME20 7ET
Phone:01622 206067
Classes:1,2



Leybourne Mot Centre
5.7km

Address:Unit 3 Mill Hall Business Estate, ME20 7JZ
Phone:01622 718383
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



N W J Autocare Limited
5.8km

Address:Unit 11 Bredhurst Business Park, ME14 3EH
Phone:01634 862532
Classes:4



Dvb Automotive Limited
5.9km

Address:Unit 3, ME5 8UD
Phone:01634 201600
Website:www.dvbautomotive.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lordswood Motorists Centre
5.9km

Address:Unit B, ME5 8UD
Phone:01634684672
Classes:4



B S Russell Commercials Limited
6.1km

Address:Unit 3, ME14 3HU
Phone:01622737530
Classes:4,5,7



Maidstone Kia
6.4km

Address:675 London Road, ME20 6DF
Phone:01732878950
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Aylesford
6.5km

Address:Aylesford Mtw, ME20 7SX
Phone:01622 717067
Classes:4,7



Allcars Chart Sutton
6.5km

Address:Chart Corner, ME17 3SB
Phone:01622 844579
Classes:1,2



Young And Partners Motors Limited
6.6km

Address:Five Wents Garage, ME17 3LU
Phone:01622842141
Classes:4



Ace M.o.t. Centre
6.7km

Address:736 London Road, ME20 6BG
Phone:01732 870368
Classes:4



Pickwick Motor Company Limited
6.7km

Address:The Old Forge, ME7 3LX
Phone:01634388048
Classes:4



Bredhurst Garages Limited
6.7km

Address:Forge Lane, ME7 3JW
Phone:01634 235896
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Autocraft
6.8km

Address:778 London Road, ME20 6BE
Phone:01732 840892
Website:www.autocraftlarkfield.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Newstead Autocare
6.9km

Address:Unit 4 Collingwood Industrial Estate, ME17 3QS
Phone:01622 842275
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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mid Kent Vehicle Services Limited
7.0km

Address:Unit D17, ME20 6SW
Phone:01622794499
Classes:4,5,7



Frosts Service Station
7.4km

Address:Rochester Road, ME1 3RL
Phone:01634 861228
Website:www.burhamtyres.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



Wateringbury Mot And Service Centre
7.9km

Address:115 Tonbridge Road, ME18 5NS
Phone:01622812536
Classes:4



Maidstone Autocentre
8.0km

Address:20 Bow Road, ME18 5DD
Phone:01622 812234
Website:www.maidstoneautocentre.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am3:00pm



Hilltop Garage
8.1km

Address:Sutton Valence, ME17 3AW
Phone:01622844545
Classes:3,4



Hempstead Motor Company Limited
8.2km

Address:294 Hempstead Road, ME7 3QH
Phone:01634233255
Classes:4



Apollo Autos (Snodland) Limited
8.4km

Address:Apollo Autos (Snodland) Limited, ME6 5NQ
Phone:01634 246246
Website:www.apolloautos-snodland.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



Formula 1 Auto Centre Chatham
8.5km

Address:Maidstone Road, ME5 9SQ
Phone:01634 671100
Classes:3,4



M And M Motorcycles
8.6km

Address:8 Malling Road, ME6 5NA
Phone:01634247444
Classes:1,2



Fairview Mot Centre
8.7km

Address:161 Fairview Avenue, ME8 0PX
Phone:01634264454
Classes:4



Fairview Bike Mot And Tyre Centre Limited
8.7km

Address:Unit 3 Fairview Garage, ME8 0PX
Phone:01634 231100
Classes:1,2



West Malling Garage Limited
8.8km

Address:High Street, ME19 6QN
Phone:01732874350
Classes:4



King Street Motor Services
8.8km

Address:40 King Street, ME19 6QT
Phone:01732 843135
Classes:4



Big Motoring World Group
8.9km

Address:Vantage Point, ME6 5SL
Phone:01634244211
Classes:4



Stirling Park Mot Centre
8.9km

Address:8 Stirling Park, ME1 3QX
Phone:01634 868868
Classes:4,5,7



Motorline Skoda
9.2km

Address:26 Hoath Lane, ME8 0SW
Phone:01634 377444
Website:www.motorline.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:10:00am4:00pm



Crusader Mot Centre
9.2km

Address:Unit 9 Crusader Close, ME8 0SW
Phone:01634363226
Classes:4,5,7



Tomsett Kent
9.7km

Address:Church Farm, ME9 7RD
Phone:01795 841007
Website:tomsettkent.com
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Kings Hill Garage Limited
9.9km

Address:North Lodge, ME19 4PU
Phone:01732 849322
Website:www.kingshillgarage.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wents Service Station Limited
9.9km

Address:Ulcombe Hill, ME17 1DJ
Phone:01622 842445
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Orchard View Garage Limited
10.0km

Address:Twyford Court, ME18 6HG
Phone:01622 814204
Website:www.orchardviewgarage.com
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:Closed
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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