Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to ME2 4SX 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 ME2 4SX

We managed to find 96 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your ME2 4SX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Medway Scooters Limited
0.2km

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



B P Motors
0.4km

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



Popular Motor Service
0.4km

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



Young Guns Motorcycles
0.4km

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



Kwik - Fit
0.5km

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



Halfords Autocentre
0.6km

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



Direct Commercials Limited
0.6km

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



Formula One Autocentres
0.6km

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



Auto Repair Medway Limited
0.6km

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



Medway Motortech Limited
0.6km

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



Cooling Road Service Station
0.8km

Address:Cooling Road, ME2 4RL
Phone:01634 711544
Website:coolingroadmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Mr Clutch Autocentre
0.9km

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



Darnley Auto Works Strood Limited
1.0km

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



Adams Mots Limited
1.1km

Address:Unit 2, ME2 4AZ
Phone:01634 713765
Classes:4



Cliffe Woods Auto Engineers
1.1km

Address:Units 13 & 14 Maritime Close, ME2 4DJ
Phone:01634 718615
Website:www.cliffewoodsautoengineers.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



W J King Garages Limited
1.1km

Address:Maritime Close, ME2 4DJ
Phone:01634723723
Classes:4



Micks Mot's
1.1km

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



Micks Mots
1.1km

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



Just Motor Care
1.4km

Address:17 Victory Park, ME2 4ER
Phone:01634 566780
Classes:1,2,4



Lakeside Motors
1.6km

Address:Neptune Close, ME2 4LT
Phone:01634726412
Classes:1,2,3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Robins And Day Rochester
1.8km

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



H And M Autos Limited
1.9km

Address:Unit 23 Riverside 1, ME2 4DP
Phone:01634 711999
Classes:4,7



Chequered Flag (Smart) Limited
1.9km

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



Trustford Strood
1.9km

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



M R T Vehicle Technicians
2.2km

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



Pentagon Motorist Centre
2.6km

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



Alexandra Garage
2.7km

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



Four Elms Service Station Limited
3.0km

Address:Main Road, ME3 8LL
Phone:01634250445
Classes:4



Big M Service Station
3.1km

Address:110 The Brook, ME4 4LB
Phone:01634812278
Classes:4



Southill Mot Centre
3.2km

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



The Service Centre Medway Limited
3.3km

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



Reeds Auto Services
3.4km

Address:2b Fox Street, ME7 1HQ
Phone:01634281123
Classes:1,2



Hazel Motors Gillingham Limited
3.5km

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



Holly Tree Garage
3.6km

Address:Hollytree Drive, ME3 7EA
Phone:01474 822552
Website:www.hollytreegarage.co.uk
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:10:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M And A Motor Centre
3.6km

Address:21 To 25 Canterbury Street, ME7 5TP
Phone:01634 850716
Classes:4



Black Lion Mot Centre
3.7km

Address:50a To 52 Gardiner Street, ME7 1DW
Phone:01634 851718
Website:www.yell.com
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bowen Moto Limited
3.8km

Address:76 Luton Road, ME4 5AB
Phone:01634 811757
Website:www.bowenmoto.co.uk
Classes:1,2
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:Closed



Cuxton Auto Services
3.8km

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



Auto Shoppe
3.9km

Address:Cliffe Woods Garage, ME3 8JJ
Phone:01634221946
Classes:4



Rdj Autos Trading As Lower Higham Service Station
4.0km

Address:Chalk Road, ME3 7LA
Phone:01474822742
Classes:4



Medway Car And Commercial
4.1km

Address:Unit 11, ME7 1YQ
Phone:01634854476
Classes:4,7



Mot's R Us
4.1km

Address:31 To 39 Duncan Road, ME7 4LA
Phone:01634 855300
Website:www.gillinghammot.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Trustford Gillingham
4.1km

Address:169 Pier Road, ME7 1AF
Phone:01634283400
Classes:4



Sturla Car Repairs
4.2km

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



Autotrend Motor Services
4.4km

Address:101 To 109 Beacon Road, ME5 7BP
Phone:01634811666
Classes:3,4,7



Napier Service Centre
4.5km

Address:271 Napier Road, ME7 4LY
Phone:01634 574700
Classes:4



Haywards Cars Direct
4.6km

Address:356 Luton Road, ME4 5BD
Phone:01634819440
Classes:4



Medspray Test Centre
4.6km

Address:Second Avenue, ME4 5AU
Phone:01634847670
Classes:1,2,3,4



Medspray Commercial Test Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 6, ME4 5EQ
Phone:01634840448
Classes:4,7



Luton Mot Centre
4.8km

Address:70 To 76 Luton High Street, ME5 7LJ
Phone:01634 829929
Classes:4



Stirling Park Mot Centre
5.0km

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



R J P Auto Services
5.1km

Address:Unit A, DA12 3JL
Phone:01474 824444
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
5.3km

Address:Kwik-Fit, ME7 2LJ
Phone:01634 280523
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4,5,7
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



Formula 1 Auto Centre Chatham
5.4km

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



M Y Mots
6.0km

Address:Unit E Invicta Business Centre, ME8 6PF
Phone:01634 378500
Website:www.mymotoringcentres.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Beadles Toyota Medway Limited
6.4km

Address:Bailey Drive, ME8 0PZ
Phone:01634377344
Classes:4



Jcb Medway
6.4km

Address:Bailey Drive, ME8 0PZ
Phone:01634 378988
Classes:4,7



Auto Experts
6.5km

Address:Barn Bottom, ME7 2UR
Phone:01634 851451
Classes:4



Gillingham Gvts
7.0km

Address:Ambley Road, ME8 0SJ
Phone:03001239000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Watling Tyre Service Limited
7.0km

Address:London Road, ME8 6YX
Phone:01634364255
Classes:4



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



Motorline Skoda
7.7km

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
7.7km

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



Hempstead Motor Company Limited
7.8km

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



Big Motoring World Group
7.8km

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



Perfect Engineering Limited
7.9km

Address:2 Bloors Lane, ME8 7EG
Phone:01634 364821
Website:www.perfectengineering-rainham.co.uk
Classes: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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
8.0km

Address:Rochester Road, DA12 2LY
Phone:01474323315
Classes:4,7



F R Bradford And Co Limited
8.0km

Address:Fenn Garage, ME3 8QR
Phone:01634 250000
Classes:4



Lion Test And Tyre Centre Centre
8.3km

Address:Lion Garage, DA12 1PW
Phone:01474352928
Classes:4



Auto 22 Gravesend
8.3km

Address:Lion Business Park, DA12 2DN
Phone:
Classes:4



Singlewell Service Centre Limited
8.4km

Address:Hever Court Road, DA12 5UQ
Phone:01474 359359
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lordswood Motorists Centre
8.5km

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



Dvb Automotive Limited
8.5km

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



Fairview Bike Mot And Tyre Centre Limited
8.6km

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



Fairview Mot Centre
8.6km

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



Berengrave Petrol Station Limited
8.6km

Address:666 Lower Rainham Road, ME8 7TY
Phone:01634233619
Classes:1,2,4



M And M Motorcycles
8.6km

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



Apollo Autos (Snodland) Limited
8.7km

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



Norfolk Road Mot
8.8km

Address:12/13 Norfolk Road, DA12 2PS
Phone:01474.363600
Classes:4



Riverside Motoring Centre
8.9km

Address:201to 207 Station Road, ME8 7PS
Phone:01634262424
Classes:4



M And J Motor Services
8.9km

Address:26 To 36 Ivy Street, ME8 8BE
Phone:01634 232497
Website:www.mjmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:15am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:15am5:30pm
Thursday:8:15am5:30pm
Friday:8:15am5:30pm
Saturday:8:15am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



H W Hidson Limited
9.0km

Address:110 High Street, ME8 8AP
Phone:01634 377244
Classes:4



N W J Autocare Limited
9.0km

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



G And M Motors
9.1km

Address:Milton Road, DA12 2PP
Phone:01474363907
Classes:4



Apple Developments
9.2km

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



Bredhurst Garages Limited
9.3km

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



Sts Tyre Pros
9.3km

Address:High Street, ME8 8AX
Phone:01634360928
Classes:4



D F Auto Services
9.4km

Address:Albion Parade, DA12 2RR
Phone:01474359230
Classes:4,7



Pickwick Motor Company Limited
9.4km

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



Meopham Garage
9.5km

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



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
9.6km

Address:50 Singlewell Road, DA11 7PW
Phone:01474 626 262
Classes:4,5,7



A2 Motorcycle Centre
9.6km

Address:66/68 Singlewell Road, DA11 7PN
Phone:01474 320200
Classes:1,2



Golden Motor Services
9.7km

Address:9 Bentley Street, DA12 2DH
Phone:01474 535377
Classes:4



Medway Mot Centre Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 5, ME8 8GL
Phone:01634371171
Classes:4,5,7



Autocruse Service Centre
9.9km

Address:6a Saddington Street, DA12 1ED
Phone:01474 322111
Classes:4



Mid Kent Vehicle Services Limited
9.9km

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



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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