Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of ML5 2LZ

We managed to find 131 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your ML5 2LZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

T Scott & Co
1.1km

Address:Gartsherrie Road, ML5 2EU
Phone:01236434322
Classes:4



Central Garage
1.9km

Address:Heritage Way, ML5 1QD
Phone:01236 449191
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



Olirob's Garage Ltd
1.9km

Address:Unit 2, ML5 1QD
Phone:07595314788
Classes:4,7



Thomson Motor Company Ltd
2.1km

Address:55 Ronald Street, ML5 2DN
Phone:01236 440593
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



Park's Motor Group (Townhead Garage)
2.3km

Address:19 Dundyvan Road, ML5 1DB
Phone:01236 710008
Classes:4



One Stop Autoshop
2.7km

Address:Unit 1, ML5 2HY
Phone:01236449449
Classes:4,5,7



Martin Motor Company
3.1km

Address:287 Dundyvan Road, ML5 4AU
Phone:01236430332
Classes:4



Byrmac Motors
3.2km

Address:448 Dundyvan Road, ML5 4AX
Phone:01236421196
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
3.3km

Address:200 Main Street, ML5 3RB
Phone:01236707500
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
3.4km

Address:320 Main Street, ML5 3RS
Phone:01236449250
Classes:4



Strathclyde Tyre Services Ltd
3.5km

Address:287 Main Street, ML5 3RD
Phone:01236441141
Classes:4



Jmjbl Auto Electrics Svs Limited
3.7km

Address:7 Palacecraig Street, ML5 4RY
Phone:01236 702959
Classes:4,7



John Brady Automobile Services Ltd
3.7km

Address:218-220 Swinton Road, G69 6DP
Phone:01417730111
Classes:4



Clarks Autos
3.7km

Address:Rochsolloch Road, ML6 9BA
Phone:01236747004
Classes:4



Klassicks Motor Company
3.7km

Address:36 Locks Street, ML5 3RT
Phone:01236433944
Classes:4



T.o.m. Fastfit Ltd
3.7km

Address:52 Southburn Road, ML6 9AD
Phone:01236 439001
Website:www.tomfastfit.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am8:00pm
Thursday:8:00am8:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



John Gardner Motor Eng Ltd
3.7km

Address:Railway Road Garage, ML6 9AB
Phone:01236 761900
Classes:4



Gartcosh Motors
3.7km

Address:87 Drumcavel Road, G69 9EP
Phone:01417793319
Classes:4



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
3.8km

Address:232 Whifflet Street, ML5 4RX
Phone:01236441177
Classes:4



Flemings Mot & Service Station
3.8km

Address:242 Whifflet Street, ML5 4RX
Phone:01236 710002
Classes:4



Euroscot Commercials
3.8km

Address:Units 8 & 9, ML5 4RP
Phone:01698 535010
Classes:4,5,7



Id Mitchell Motor Engineer
3.9km

Address:Saline Street, ML6 9BE
Phone:01236754340
Classes:4



Springhill Mot Station Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit H, Springhill Parkway, G69 6GA
Phone:0141 773 0087
Classes:4,5,7



Volkswagen Commercial Glasgow
3.9km

Address:Springhill Parkway, G69 6GA
Phone:0141 781 2800
Classes:4,5,7



Kerr & Smith (Glasgow) Limited
3.9km

Address:10 Springhill Parkway, G69 6GA
Phone:01417733999
Classes:4,5,7



Carmasters (Scotland) Ltd
4.0km

Address:66a Bredisholm Road, G69 7HL
Phone:0141 773 2555
Website:www.carmasters-glasgow.co.uk
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



Chryston Car Centre
4.1km

Address:Unit 6, G69 9JB
Phone:01417799948
Classes:4,7



Glasgow Mot Centre Ltd
4.2km

Address:Unit L, G69 6GE
Phone:0141 773 0028
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Baillieston Motor Engineers Limited
4.3km

Address:31 Buchanan Street, G69 6DY
Phone:0141 771 6663
Website:www.bailliestonmotorengineers.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Springhill Motors
4.4km

Address:55 Muirhead Road, G69 7HA
Phone:01417734342
Classes:4



Muirhead Mot Centre
4.4km

Address:80 Cumbernauld Road, G69 9AB
Phone:01417791716
Classes:4



D K Motors
4.4km

Address:9 Lindsaybeg Road, G69 9DR
Phone:0141 779 1918
Classes:4



G F Autos Ltd
4.4km

Address:Woodhead Road, G69 9BL
Phone:0141 779 3331
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
4.5km

Address:Alexander Street, ML6 0BA
Phone:01236 769696
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



Airdrie Autos Ltd
5.0km

Address:106 Cairnhill Road, ML6 9HD
Phone:01236 763382
Classes:4



Swinton
5.2km

Address:253 Blairtummock Road, G33 4ED
Phone:01417731212
Classes:4,5,7



Mollinsburn Mot Centre
5.2km

Address:18 Cumbernauld Road, G67 4HN
Phone:01236 872988
Classes:4



Burnett & Company
5.2km

Address:Cumbernauld Road, G67 4HN
Phone:01236872440
Classes:4



Follano's Ltd
5.3km

Address:29 Flowerhill Street, ML6 6AP
Phone:01236 761288
Website:www.follanosgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am8:00pm
Saturday:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
5.3km

Address:Gartlea Road, ML6 9LR
Phone:01236765416
Classes:4,7



Central Cars (Viewpark) Limited
5.4km

Address:661 Old Edinburgh Road, G71 6HF
Phone:01698 813148
Classes:4



W Livingstone Ltd
5.4km

Address:34 New Edinburgh Road, G71 6BS
Phone:01698817137
Classes:4



Bellshill Commercial Ltd
5.5km

Address:Unit 2, ML4 3LU
Phone:01698 844452
Website:www.bellshillcommercial.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
5.6km

Address:94 Baillieston Road, G32 0TH
Phone:01417781777
Classes:4



Belgrave Autos
5.6km

Address:Unit K, ML4 3NP
Phone:01698 742539
Classes:4



Park Autos (Viewpark)
5.6km

Address:754 Old Edinburgh Road, G71 6LB
Phone:01698747531
Classes:4



Treads
5.8km

Address:55 Motherwell Street, ML6 7HU
Phone:01236 768933
Classes:4



North Lanarkshire Council
5.9km

Address:Dept Of Community Services, ML4 3JF
Phone:01698506241
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Arnold Clark
5.9km

Address:Deerdykes Road, G68 9HF
Phone:01236868167
Classes:4,5,7



Gopal Motors Ltd
6.0km

Address:350 New Edinburgh Road, ML4 3HH
Phone:01698 747995
Classes:4



Brownsburn Garage
6.0km

Address:Unit 6, ML6 9SE
Phone:01236767603
Classes:4



T.o.m. Airdrie Ltd
6.0km

Address:Ninian Road, ML6 9SE
Phone:01236 749889
Classes:4,5,7



Shb 4 X 4 Group
6.1km

Address:111 Carlisle Road, ML6 8AG
Phone:01236765566
Classes:4,7



Girders Scooter & Motorcycle Workshop Ltd
6.1km

Address:105 Carlisle Road, ML6 8AG
Phone:01236753995
Classes:1,2



Martin Motors Westfield
6.1km

Address:28 Deerdykes View, G68 9HN
Phone:01236222444
Classes:4



Castlecary Motor Company
6.1km

Address:61 Deerdykes View, G68 9HN
Phone:01236 728222
Classes:4



911 Rescue Recovery Ltd
6.4km

Address:Unit A, G71 8BG
Phone:01698 814503
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
6.6km

Address:338 Main Street, ML4 1BA
Phone:01698 740724
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



Armstrong Trucks Ltd
6.6km

Address:Goldie Road, G71 6PB
Phone:01698802930
Classes:4,7



Uddingston Service Centre
6.7km

Address:10 Bothwell Road, G71 7ET
Phone:01698 801801
Classes:4



East End Tyre Services Ltd
6.8km

Address:Unit 36, G32 0HS
Phone:0141-778-8217
Classes:4,5,7



Bellshill Mot's
6.8km

Address:Yard 5a, ML4 1EF
Phone:01698 841162
Classes:4,5,7



Condorrat Mot Station
6.9km

Address:38 Main Road, G67 4DZ
Phone:01236 782740
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
7.2km

Address:55 Hamilton Road, G32 9QQ
Phone:01417788383
Classes:4



A Turner Auto Services
7.2km

Address:Block 5 Unit 22, ML6 8QH
Phone:01236 747644
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Airdrie Auto Solutions
7.2km

Address:Unit 33c, Block 7, ML6 8QH
Phone:01236768476
Classes:4



Shettleston Mot Station Ltd
7.3km

Address:23 Meadowwell Street, G32 9XA
Phone:0141 778 0201
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
7.3km

Address:40 Hamilton Road, G32 9QA
Phone:01417780330
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
7.3km

Address:30 Hamilton Road, G32 9QA
Phone:01417787779
Classes:4



Autosafe (Shettleston)
7.3km

Address:89 Amulree Street, G32 7UN
Phone:01417631414
Classes:4



Auto-Safe (Newton) Ltd
7.3km

Address:Newton Brae, G72 7UW
Phone:01416412626
Classes:4,7



James Coyle Motor Engineers Ltd
7.5km

Address:Unit B2, G32 8HL
Phone:0141 763 0222
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brigbrae Garage Ltd
7.6km

Address:154 Calder Road, ML4 2PL
Phone:01698 747484
Classes:4



New Railway Garage
7.6km

Address:7/9 Woodhall Street, ML6 8SQ
Phone:01236 762999
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
7.6km

Address:63/69 Auchinloch Road, G66 5EZ
Phone:01417762717
Classes:4



Miller's Garage
7.6km

Address:116 Main Street, ML6 8SB
Phone:01236602700
Classes:4



Autosafe (Bellshill)
7.7km

Address:7 Clydesdale Street, ML4 2RS
Phone:01698733222
Classes:4



Harlows Garage
7.7km

Address:Unit 1, G32 6AT
Phone:0141 778 2888
Classes:4,5,7



V&g Carson Motor Engineers
7.8km

Address:Unit 3, ML1 4UA
Phone:01698 834900
Classes:4,7



Belmont Automotive Services Ltd
7.8km

Address:1255 Tollcross Road, G32 8HB
Phone:0141 763 3906
Website:www.motglasgow.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ben'scar Limited
7.9km

Address:39 Anworth Street, G32 7RW
Phone:0141 778 8580
Classes:4



Tollcross Tyre Services
7.9km

Address:21 Causewayside Street, G32 8LT
Phone:01417781888 01417789356
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
7.9km

Address:Newhouse Garage, ML1 5SQ
Phone:01698833812
Classes:4,7



Carntyne Mot Station
8.0km

Address:67 Carntynehall Road, G32 6AA
Phone:01417782809
Classes:4,7



U-Fix
8.0km

Address:Unit 8, G32 6AF
Phone:0141-778-4444
Classes:4,7



786 Auto Repairs Ltd
8.1km

Address:Unit 5, Block 2, G32 8LJ
Phone:01412371040
Classes:4



Craiglinn Mot Centre
8.1km

Address:Unit 10, G68 9AA
Phone:01236-734567
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
8.2km

Address:15 Westhorn Drive, G32 8YX
Phone:01415737300
Classes:4,7



Lenziemill Mot Centre Ltd
8.2km

Address:32 Tannoch Drive, G67 2XX
Phone:01236733331
Classes:4



Tadstar Cars
8.3km

Address:9-11 Tannoch Place, G67 2XU
Phone:01236 736666
Classes:4



B&c Service Centre Ltd
8.5km

Address:22 Frood Street, ML1 3TA
Phone:01698 262999
Classes:4



Provanmill Autos & Mot Station
8.5km

Address:1222 Royston Road, G33 1EX
Phone:0141 770 5872
Classes:4



Forge Mot Station
8.6km

Address:307 Westmuir Street, G31 5HP
Phone:0141 554 4040
Classes:4,5,7



Cambus Mot
8.6km

Address:Unit K8, G32 8YL
Phone:0141 641 3951
Classes:4



Volks-Ways
8.6km

Address:Units 17/18, G72 7TN
Phone:0141 641 0641
Classes:4



Clydesmill Tyres
8.7km

Address:25 Clydesmill Road, G32 8RE
Phone:01416418222
Classes:4,5,7



Garage 4 U Limited
8.7km

Address:349 Shettleston Road, G31 5JL
Phone:0141 556 0131
Classes:4,5,7



Clydesmill Mot Centre
8.8km

Address:Block 15, Unit 4, G32 8RG
Phone:0141 641 0003
Website:www.clydesmillmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
8.9km

Address:694 Cumbernauld Road, G33 2ET
Phone:0141 770 1100
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Evans Halshaw Ford Commercial
8.9km

Address:Provan Road, G33 2ET
Phone:0141 770 2400
Classes:4,5,7



Weir Autos
9.0km

Address:Unit 26, ML1 4UL
Phone:01698 732505
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:9:00am6:00pm



Kwik - Fit
9.0km

Address:1 St Mungo's Road, G67 1QR
Phone:01236739367
Classes:4



N & S Motors Ltd
9.1km

Address:Boghead Road, G66 4EF
Phone:0141 776 4319
Website:www.nsmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
9.2km

Address:South Carbrain Road, G67 2UA
Phone:01236725574
Classes:4



Cambuslang Mot & Diagnostics Limited
9.2km

Address:8 Johnson Drive, G72 8JW
Phone:01416462180
Classes:4



Roselea Filling Station
9.2km

Address:295 Glasgow Road, G72 9HJ
Phone:01698823873
Classes:4



Macklin Motors
9.2km

Address:Whistleberry Road, ML3 0EJ
Phone:01698 711665
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:43 - 57 High Street, G66 1NG
Phone:0141 777 7655
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
9.4km

Address:45-47 High Street, G66 1NG
Phone:01417776820
Classes:4



Somervell Mot Station
9.4km

Address:7 Somervell Street, G72 7EB
Phone:01416462507
Classes:4,5,7



Cumbernauld Tyres & Exhausts
9.4km

Address:27 Lenziemill Road, G67 2UE
Phone:01236 723471
Classes:4



A Plus Mots
9.5km

Address:Unit 5, Block 3, ML3 0ED
Phone:01698824824
Classes:4



Glencryan Autos
9.5km

Address:13a Glencryan Road, G67 2UH
Phone:01236452224
Classes:4



Cars Mot Centre
9.5km

Address:19a Glencryan Road, G67 2UH
Phone:01236727665
Classes:4



Leos Garage
9.6km

Address:48 Birkenshaw Street, G31 2UH
Phone:01415541910
Classes:4



William Reid Motor Engineers
9.6km

Address:54 Eastside, G66 1QH
Phone:0141 776 1329
Website:reidmotorengineersglasgow.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:12:00–PM
Sunday:Closed



Broomhill Mechanical Services
9.7km

Address:Broomhill Industrial Estate, G66 1TP
Phone:0141 776 9076
Classes:4,7



Budget Tyre Plus Autoservice
9.7km

Address:293 Cambuslang Road, G72 7DB
Phone:0141 641 4083
Classes:4



Vicarburn Motors Ltd
9.7km

Address:102-110 Carfin Road, ML1 5JZ
Phone:01698732684
Classes:3,4



Evans Halshaw
9.7km

Address:Kelvin Valley Works, G66 1TA
Phone:0141 775 3100
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Thistledome Autocare
9.8km

Address:3 Parkburn Court, ML3 0QQ
Phone:01698711111
Classes:4,5,7



Elders Of Kirkintilloch Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 3, G66 1PN
Phone:0141 776 3834
Website:eldersgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Mot Station Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 6e, G66 1PN
Phone:01417752363
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Brownes Garage
9.9km

Address:10/12 Glendale Street, G31 1NT
Phone:0141 554 8281
Classes:4



Stewart Motor Engineers Ltd
9.9km

Address:68 Motherwell Road, ML1 4EA
Phone:01698 265366
Classes:1,2,3,4



Arnold Clark
10.0km

Address:470 Royston Road, G21 2BE
Phone:01415524713
Classes:4



Hunter Auto Engineers Ltd
10.0km

Address:30 Bertram Street, ML3 0QS
Phone:01698 821943
Classes:4



365 Rescue Recovery Ltd
10.0km

Address:Unit 1, Kelvinside Industrial Estate, G66 1SY
Phone:0141 776 3383
Website:kfc.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:9:00am6:00pm



William S Hamilton
10.0km

Address:290 High Street, ML1 5HP
Phone:01698 860268
Classes:4



J M C
10.0km

Address:Unit 21, G72 7TS
Phone:0141 647 8761
Classes:4



First Stop Tyre & Exhaust Ltd
10.0km

Address:Unit 23 Hillhouse Ind Est, G72 7TS
Phone:01416131588
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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