Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to NG12 5JJ 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 NG12 5JJ

We managed to find 92 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your NG12 5JJ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Barn Garage
0.5km

Address:Unit 5 Keyworth Workshops, NG12 5HN
Phone:01159374483
Classes:1,2,4,7



Tuna Motorsport Limited
1.1km

Address:Unit 4 The Courtyard, NG12 5AW
Phone:0115 937 7067
Website:www.tunagarage.com
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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ruddington Garage
4.1km

Address:38 Easthorpe Street, NG11 6LA
Phone:01159213185
Classes:4



Village Mot Repairs
4.2km

Address:8 Parkyns Street, NG11 6ED
Phone:0115 921 2702
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Keyworth Garage Limited
4.3km

Address:Distillery Street, NG11 6HL
Phone:0115 9844822
Classes:4



Barrys Autos
4.8km

Address:Unit 5, NG12 3JG
Phone:01159894188
Classes:4



Jervis Auto Services Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 8, NG12 3JG
Phone:0115 9894039
Classes:1,2,4



Brookside Autoservices
4.8km

Address:Unit 1, NG11 6AT
Phone:0115 9846868
Classes:1,2,4



Cotgrave Service Station Limited
4.9km

Address:Main Road, NG12 3HQ
Phone:01159892379
Classes:1,2,4



Wilson Brothers Garage Limited
5.2km

Address:6b Ludlow Hill Road, NG2 6HF
Phone:01159235858
Classes:4



Ludlow Hill Mot Centre
5.2km

Address:Unit 10, NG2 6HF
Phone:0115 923 4553
Website:www.approvedgarages.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



Nottinghamshire County Council
5.7km

Address:Central Works Depot, NG2 5NE
Phone:01159148384
Classes:4,5,7



Vertu Volkswagen
5.9km

Address:180 Loughborough Road, NG2 7JB
Phone:01159813813
Classes:4,7



Kevs Mot Centre
5.9km

Address:42 Nottingham South & Wilford Lane Industrial Est, NG11 7EP
Phone:0115 981 4333
Website:www.vanhirenottingham.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Nottingham Autocraft
6.1km

Address:The Cottage, NG12 2LF
Phone:01159826999
Classes:1,2



Fred Brown Car Repairs Limited
6.1km

Address:14a Rectory Road, NG2 6BE
Phone:0115 9825582
Classes:4



Bob Sherwin Limited
6.4km

Address:Southchurch Drive, NG11 8AD
Phone:0115 9213217
Classes:4



Wilford Lane Autocentre
6.6km

Address:140 Wilford Lane, NG2 7RL
Phone:01159816774
Classes:4,5,7



Mark Clifford & Sons Limited
6.8km

Address:The Homestead, LE14 3QA
Phone:01664 822260
Classes:4,5,7



Aries Motor Company
6.8km

Address:35-37 Loughborough Road, NG2 7LJ
Phone:0115 982 2256
Website:www.ariesmotorcompany.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Sandicliffe Trent Bridge
6.8km

Address:Sandicliffe Trent Bridge, NG2 7LJ
Phone:0115 8122185
Classes:4



R E Howard And Son
6.8km

Address:29 Gertrude Road, NG2 5BZ
Phone:0115 982 2745
Website:www.rehowardandson.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



David Drew Garages Limited
7.0km

Address:Radcliffe Road, NG2 5FX
Phone:01159814040
Classes:4



Geoff Bloor Garages
7.1km

Address:13-17 Radcliffe Road, NG2 5FG
Phone:0115 982 1803
Classes:1,2,3,4



Burton Auto Centre Limited
7.4km

Address:Unit 9 Canalside Ind Park, NG12 3BE
Phone:0115 989 9511
Website:www.burtonsautocentre.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Porsche Centre Nottingham
7.5km

Address:Electric Avenue, NG2 1RS
Phone:0115 986 0911
Website:www.porschenottingham.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Trentside Garage
7.6km

Address:Unit 9 Trent South Ind Park, NG2 4EQ
Phone:01159242362
Classes:4



M B Centre Limited
7.6km

Address:Unit 4 White City Trading Estate, NG2 4EL
Phone:0115 9506050
Classes:4,7



Mts
7.6km

Address:Unit 4, NG2 4EW
Phone:0115 9413333
Classes:1,2



D And B Carburettor Specialists Limited
7.7km

Address:Cattle Market, NG2 3GY
Phone:01159864977
Classes:4



Daleside Road Motors
7.7km

Address:Daleside Road, NG2 4DH
Phone:01159502193
Classes:1,2,4



J W Alvey And Son
7.7km

Address:2-4 Moreland Street, NG2 3GQ
Phone:01159864470
Classes:4



Amb Porsche Limited
7.7km

Address:Moreland Street, NG2 3GQ
Phone:01159112356
Classes:4



Sytner Nottm
7.7km

Address:Lenton Lane, NG7 2AX
Phone:0115 934 1414
Website:www.sytner.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Gotham Service Station Limited
7.8km

Address:99 Nottingham Road, NG11 0HE
Phone:01159830000
Classes:4



Nottingham Alignment Services Limited
7.8km

Address:Unit 7, NG2 3JJ
Phone:0115 9599144
Classes:4



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
7.8km

Address:Lady Bay Retail Park, NG2 3GZ
Phone:01159 865565
Classes:4



Nottingham Audi
7.8km

Address:Abbeyfield Road, NG7 2SW
Phone:0115 9882820
Classes:4



Sandicliffe
7.8km

Address:27 Abbeyfield Road, NG7 2SZ
Phone:01159422100
Classes:4,5,7



Stratstone Landrover Nottingham
7.9km

Address:Riverside Park, NG2 1RT
Phone:01159578000
Classes:4



Sarsons Garage Limited
7.9km

Address:127 Main Street, LE12 6PF
Phone:01509852408
Classes:4



Connoisseur Cars
8.0km

Address:Cavendish Service Station, NG2 4BG
Phone:0115 9583777
Classes:1,2,3,4



1stop Mot Centre Limited
8.0km

Address:Colwick Road, NG2 4BG
Phone:0115 9240088
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Colwick Road Garage Limited
8.0km

Address:Unit4, NG2 4BG
Phone:0115 947 3900
Website:www.colwickroadgarage.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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Lookers Honda
8.1km

Address:Lenton Lane, NG7 2PT
Phone:0115 986 3222
Website:www.vertuhonda.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:10:30am4:30pm



City Of Nottingham Neighbourhood Services
8.1km

Address:Mot Test Centre, NG2 3AH
Phone:01159152008
Classes:4,5,7



Formula One Autocentres Limited
8.3km

Address:Formula One Autocentres Ltd, NG7 2NR
Phone:0115 9861234
Classes:4



Sytner Mini Nottingham
8.3km

Address:Queens Court, NG7 2NR
Phone:0115 934 1414
Classes:4



Motorservice Limited
8.3km

Address:Park House, NG4 2DW
Phone:0115 9877452
Classes:4,7



Mgc Motor Company Limited
8.3km

Address:Unit 2, NG7 2SX
Phone:0115 9868885
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Nottingham
8.3km

Address:Redfield Road, NG7 2UJ
Phone:01159885500
Classes:4



Lindleys Autocentres
8.4km

Address:Unit 2, NG2 1NE
Phone:01157270055
Classes:4



Archers Of Colwick Limited
8.4km

Address:239-241 Vale Road, NG4 2EB
Phone:0115 961 5120
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



Mercedes Benz Of Nottingham
8.4km

Address:Enterprise Way, NG2 1EN
Phone:0115 9882920
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited
8.4km

Address:Unit 13, NG2 1AH
Phone:0115 9861618
Classes:4



Speedys Wheels And Tyres Nottingham Limited
8.5km

Address:117 Canal Street, NG1 7HB
Phone:0115 958 4000
Website:www.speedyswheels.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A And M Nottingham Limited
8.6km

Address:Unit 4b East Link Trade Centre, NG4 2JR
Phone:0115 9874759
Classes:4



Truck And Bus Repairs Limited
8.6km

Address:Private Road No 5, NG4 2JU
Phone:0115 9404466
Classes:4,5,7



Highway Services Automotive Centre Limited
8.7km

Address:98 Lilac Grove, NG9 1PG
Phone:0115 925 9493
Website:www.highway-services.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30am
Tuesday:7:30am5:30am
Wednesday:7:30am5:30am
Thursday:7:30am5:30am
Friday:7:30am4:00am
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited
8.7km

Address:66 Castle Boulevard, NG7 1GG
Phone:01159476678
Classes:4



Lilac Grove Auto Centre Limited
8.8km

Address:64 Lilac Grove, NG9 1PP
Phone:0115 925 5678
Website:www.llamadesigns.co.uk
Classes: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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Carlton Road Garage
8.9km

Address:53a Carlton Road, NG3 2DN
Phone:01159580614
Classes:4



Nottingham Auto Services
9.0km

Address:Unit 1, NG4 2JW
Phone:01159402168
Classes:4



Nottingham Automotive Limited
9.0km

Address:Private Road Number 7, NG4 2JW
Phone:0115 9878336
Classes:4,5,7



Greenwood Auto Services Limited
9.0km

Address:Unit F Thornfield Ind Estate, NG3 2NJ
Phone:01159503111
Classes:4



Avondale Recovery Limited
9.0km

Address:245 Oakdale Road, NG4 1AA
Phone:01159400046
Classes:4



Imperial Commercials Limited
9.0km

Address:2 Padge Road, NG9 2JR
Phone:0115 9677077
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.0km

Address:84 Castle Boulevard, NG7 1FP
Phone:01159411876
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
9.1km

Address:Boulevard Business Park, NG9 2RR
Phone:01159518369
Classes:4,7



Formula One Auto Centre
9.2km

Address:Unit 1, NG1 3LP
Phone:01159414545
Classes:4



H And A Vehicle Services Limited
9.2km

Address:Unit 3, NG4 2FR
Phone:01159403336
Classes:4



Kam Servicing Beeston
9.3km

Address:122 Queens Road, NG9 2FD
Phone:0115 946087
Classes:4



Paul K Smith Automobile Engineers Limited
9.3km

Address:60-62 Victoria Road, NG4 2HG
Phone:0115 987 0470
Website:www.paulksmithauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00am
Tuesday:8:00am5:00am
Wednesday:8:00am5:00am
Thursday:8:00am5:00am
Friday:8:00am5:00am
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Steels Of Beeston
9.4km

Address:135 Station Road, NG9 2AZ
Phone:01159227805
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
9.4km

Address:240 Huntingdon Street, NG1 3NB
Phone:0115 950 4954
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
9.4km

Address:248-262 Huntingdon Street, NG1 3NB
Phone:0115 9504148
Classes:4



Monza 2000 Limited
9.5km

Address:Wright Street, NG4 2PG
Phone:01159877723
Classes:4



Weonlymot.co.uk
9.6km

Address:57 Station Road, NG4 3AR
Phone:0115 987 7348
Website:www.weonlymot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wheldons Garage Limited
9.6km

Address:301 Carlton Hill, NG4 1GP
Phone:01159871593
Classes:4



R & G Automotives Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 7a Woodhill Ind Est, LE13 3LX
Phone:01664823831
Classes:4



M W Lever Motor Engineers
9.8km

Address:288 Alfred Street Central, NG3 4AY
Phone:0115 950 5361
Classes:4



Carlton Service Centre
9.8km

Address:2a Cornhill Road, NG4 1GE
Phone:0115 9873155
Classes:4



H A Fox Nottingham
9.8km

Address:406 Derby Road, NG7 2GS
Phone:0115 9780730
Classes:4



Inchcape Toyota
9.8km

Address:408 Derby Road, NG7 2GS
Phone:01159421700
Classes:4



Coldi Motors
9.9km

Address:Ellis Grove, NG9 1EP
Phone:0115 925 1488
Classes:3,4



Dean Hopwell Test Centre
9.9km

Address:8 Factory Lane, NG9 4AA
Phone:0115 9250250
Classes:4



B And R Webster
9.9km

Address:Standard Works, NG3 3AR
Phone:01159585959
Classes:4



Beeston Car Care Centre
9.9km

Address:33 - 41 High Road, NG9 4AF
Phone:0115 922 0843
Website:www.beestoncarcarecentre.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pentagon Seat
10.0km

Address:85-95 High Road, NG9 4AJ
Phone:01159221778
Classes:4



Shepherds Race Service Station
10.0km

Address:1-15 The Wells Road, NG3 3AP
Phone:01159504069
Classes:4



Cavendish Autocentre
10.0km

Address:Cavendish Motors, NG4 3EE
Phone:01159404881
Classes:4



Autoplus Limited
10.0km

Address:Unit 1, NG7 3QA
Phone:0115 978 6644
Website:www.autoplusgarage.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



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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