Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to ME19 5JQ 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 ME19 5JQ

We managed to find 93 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your ME19 5JQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

M And M Motorcycles
1.8km

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



Apollo Autos (Snodland) Limited
1.9km

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



Big Motoring World Group
2.5km

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



Mid Kent Vehicle Services Limited
2.6km

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



West Malling Garage Limited
3.0km

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



Bt Fleet Aylesford
3.1km

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



Autocraft
3.2km

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



King Street Motor Services
3.3km

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



Ace M.o.t. Centre
3.3km

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



Maidstone Kia
3.5km

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



Leybourne Mot Centre
3.8km

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



A And J Motorcycles
4.1km

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



Frosts Service Station
4.4km

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



Mobile Maintenance Services
4.9km

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



A & T Tyres
4.9km

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



Beadles Maidstone Limited
5.0km

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



Transport Services
5.0km

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



Autokwik
5.1km

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



Guy Salmon Jaguar Maidstone
5.1km

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



Beadles Vauxhall
5.1km

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



Beadles Toyota
5.1km

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



Britannia Mot And Repair Centre
5.1km

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



Johnson Vehicle Maintenance Limited
5.5km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited (Aylesford)
5.7km

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



Aylesford Tyre And Autocentre
5.7km

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



M C Truck And Bus Limited
5.8km

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



Kings Hill Garage Limited
5.9km

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



Cts Vehicle Services
6.0km

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



Lipscomb Cars Limited
6.1km

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



Maidstone Harley Davidson
6.1km

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



Apple Developments
6.1km

Address:Camer Park Road, DA13 0AL
Phone:01474 813060
Website:www.applemg.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:8:30am12:30am
Sunday:Closed



Whitehill Limited
6.4km

Address:Wrotham Road, DA13 0AG
Phone:01474 813562
Website:www.whitehillskoda.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



Cuxton Auto Services
6.4km

Address:1 Sundridge Hill, ME2 1LH
Phone:01634717987
Classes:4



Stirling Park Mot Centre
6.6km

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



Formula 1 Auto Centre Chatham
7.0km

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



Maidstone Audi
7.3km

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



Wateringbury Mot And Service Centre
7.6km

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



Maidstone Autocentre
7.7km

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



Meopham Garage
7.9km

Address:The Sidings, DA13 0LT
Phone:01474812156
Classes:4



Chequered Flag (Smart) Limited
8.1km

Address:Unit 9, ME2 2NY
Phone:01634711866
Classes:4,7



Trustford Strood
8.1km

Address:1 Ballard Business Park, ME2 2NY
Phone:01634 496311
Classes:4



Maidstone Mot And Repair Centre
8.3km

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



Brands Hatch Morgan Limited
8.4km

Address:Borough Green Garage, TN15 8HA
Phone:01732 882017
Website:www.morgan-cars.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Foreman Bros Limited
8.6km

Address:Western Road, TN15 8AG
Phone:01732 882173
Website:www.foremanford.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



Valley Autos Limited
8.7km

Address:Tower Garage, TN15 7NS
Phone:01732822357
Classes:4,5,7



Watling Tyre Service Limited
8.7km

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



Granville Garage
8.8km

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



Red Oak Garage Limited
8.8km

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



Hazel Motors Gillingham Limited
8.8km

Address:271 To 287 Dale Street, ME4 6QR
Phone:01634 406664
Website:www.hazelmotors-chatham.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Farleigh Forge Garage Limited
8.9km

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



Formula One Autocentres Limited
8.9km

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



Setyres And Exhausts
8.9km

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



Dvb Automotive Limited
8.9km

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
8.9km

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



Darnley Auto Works Strood Limited
9.0km

Address:Rear Of Cuxton Road, ME2 2JA
Phone:01634715637
Classes:1,2,4



Mr Clutch Autocentre
9.1km

Address:2a Priory Road, ME2 2EG
Phone:01634724140
Classes:4,7



Longfield Hill Village Garage Limited
9.1km

Address:Main Road, DA3 7AS
Phone:01474 703000
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sturla Car Repairs
9.2km

Address:Magpie Service Station, ME4 5XJ
Phone:01634400597
Classes:4



Tilyard Autos Limited
9.1km

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



Hi Q Maidstone
9.2km

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



Robins And Day Maidstone
9.3km

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



Laguna Motorcycles Limited
9.3km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited (Maidstone)
9.3km

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



Southill Mot Centre
9.4km

Address:43 Southill Road, ME4 5SB
Phone:07732716948/01634406144
Classes:4



Robins And Day Rochester
9.4km

Address:Care Of Derek Robinson, ME1 1HF
Phone:01634 842231
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:10:00am5:00pm



Automobile Engineering Cmpany Limited
9.4km

Address:Ash Garage, TN15 7HL
Phone:01474 872468
Website:www.automobileengineering.co.uk
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.5km

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



Formula One Autocentres
9.5km

Address:Formula One Autocentres, ME2 2AQ
Phone:
Classes:4



Medway Motortech Limited
9.5km

Address:Unit 1b Commercial Road, ME2 2AD
Phone:01634 294464
Classes:1,2,4



Auto Repair Medway Limited
9.5km

Address:25 Commercial Road, ME2 2AD
Phone:01634 711446
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.5km

Address:Unit 4, ME2 2BT
Phone:01634720380
Classes:4



Direct Commercials Limited
9.5km

Address:Cuxton House, ME2 2BT
Phone:01634716195
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



M R T Vehicle Technicians
9.5km

Address:Cooks Wharf, ME1 1DA
Phone:01634846737
Classes:4



N W J Autocare Limited
9.5km

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



Cromnall Limited Trading As Queen Anne Mot Centre
9.5km

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



Kwik - Fit
9.6km

Address:1 Gun Lane, ME2 4UD
Phone:01634 716895
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



The Service Centre Medway Limited
9.6km

Address:Unit A Jenkins Dale, ME4 5RD
Phone:01634408484
Classes:1,2,4



Young Guns Motorcycles
9.6km

Address:118 High Street, ME2 4TR
Phone:07796950861
Classes:1,2



Malling Repair Services Limited
9.6km

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



B P Motors
9.6km

Address:1 Bryant Road, ME2 3EG
Phone:01634716654
Classes:4



Pentagon Motorist Centre
9.7km

Address:Unit 2, ME4 6AA
Phone:01634405757
Classes:4



Alexandra Garage
9.7km

Address:1 Old Road, ME4 6BJ
Phone:01634 880333
Website:www.alexandragarage.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Express Autocentre
9.7km

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



Popular Motor Service
9.7km

Address:32 Monfort Road, ME2 3EU
Phone:01634 724134
Classes:4



Haynes Of Maidstone Limited
9.7km

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



Micks Mot's
9.8km

Address:17 Castleview Business Centre, ME1 1PB
Phone:01634 827977
Classes:4,7



Micks Mots
9.8km

Address:26 Castle View Business Centre, ME1 1PB
Phone:01634827977
Classes:4



Inta Motorcycle Services Limited
9.8km

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



Halfords Autocentre
9.8km

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



Marshams
9.8km

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



Medway Scooters Limited
9.8km

Address:Adjoining Belgrave House, ME2 4SG
Phone:01634 719320
Classes:1,2



H And C Motors Limited
9.9km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentre Limited
9.9km

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