Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to PE18 9ND 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 PE18 9ND

We managed to find 45 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your PE18 9ND. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Mos Motors
3.2km

Address:Fen Forge, PE28 9LQ
Phone:01480 300552
Classes:4,7



Bob Empson & Sons
3.8km

Address:The Garage, CB23 4JS
Phone:01954267231
Classes:3,4



A G Motors Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit C2 Atria Court, CB23 3GY
Phone:01480 831807
Classes:4



A G Motors Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit A4 Atria Court, CB23 3GY
Phone:01480 831807
Classes:4,5,7



Wilderspin Garage Ltd
4.6km

Address:Oaktree Road, CB24 4SS
Phone:01954 230273
Classes:4,5,7



Graveley Garage Test Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:64 High Street, PE19 6PL
Phone:01480 830462/831058
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Huntingdon Performance Tyres Ltd
5.5km

Address:31 Roman Way Small Business Centre, PE29 2LN
Phone:01480 454566
Classes:4



St Ives Motors Hunts Ltd
5.5km

Address:The Quadrant, PE27 5PE
Phone:01480 462871
Classes:4



B C Searle & Son Ltd
6.2km

Address:Unit 1, PE29 2AT
Phone:01480 434703
Classes:4



One Stop Motorist Centre
6.2km

Address:One Stop Motorist Centre, PE27 6RG
Phone:01480496611
Classes:4



Lancaster Toyota
6.2km

Address:Ramsey Road, PE27 5RE
Phone:01480 460888
Classes:4



Elms Cambridge
6.6km

Address:Sheepfold Lane, CB23 6EF
Phone:01954 784500
Classes:4



A & D Verity Motorcycles
6.6km

Address:Unit 1, PE27 3WS
Phone:01480 463637
Classes:1,2



Purser And Luxford
6.7km

Address:2a Harding Way, PE27 3WR
Phone:01480 463850
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Splash Motorcycles
7.0km

Address:Unit 4, PE27 3LS
Phone:01480 464883
Website:www.splashmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autocare
7.2km

Address:Unit 26 Stephenson Road, PE27 3WJ
Phone:01480 463050
Classes:4



Crusader Motor Services Ltd
7.2km

Address:7 Stephenson Road, PE27 3WJ
Phone:01480 467222
Website:www.crusadercars.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Adams Autos
7.3km

Address:Unit 6 Venture Court, PE27 3JX
Phone:01480 494621
Classes:4,7



Bensten Motors Ltd
7.3km

Address:48 Edison Road, PE27 3LF
Phone:01480 463000
Website:www.benstenmotors.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gill & Perry Ltd T/a A1 Autocare
7.3km

Address:Unit 4, PE19 5RQ
Phone:01480 812218
Classes:4



Offord Motor Co Ltd
7.3km

Address:99 High Street, PE19 5RH
Phone:01480 811484
Classes:4



Swavesey Garage
7.4km

Address:20 Middlewatch, CB24 4RN
Phone:01954230264
Classes:4



Binnie And Juggins
7.5km

Address:High Street, PE27 4SA
Phone:01480 493990
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Huntingdon)
7.6km

Address:Nursery Road, PE29 3RJ
Phone:01480 451031
Classes:4



Serviceman Cromwell
7.9km

Address:Station Approach, PE29 3BP
Phone:01480 458092
Website:www.mothuntingdon.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Beer Of Houghton
8.2km

Address:Camp Garage, PE28 2DX
Phone:01480455719
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
8.6km

Address:1 Redwongs Way, PE29 7HD
Phone:01480456616
Classes:4



John's Tyres & Exhausts
8.7km

Address:Unit 6, PE29 6HQ
Phone:01480 355555
Classes:4



Asap
8.7km

Address:Units 2 To 4, PE29 6HQ
Phone:01480414674
Classes:4



Bartletts Automotive
8.7km

Address:Unit 8 The Bridge Centre, PE29 7DA
Phone:01480 459771
Classes:4



Andy's Kars Ltd
8.9km

Address:6 Viking Way, CB23 8EL
Phone:01954 782666
Website:www.andys-kars.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bar Hill Motors
8.9km

Address:Unit 20 Viking Way, CB23 8EL
Phone:01954781132
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
9.0km

Address:22 Viking Way, CB3 8EL
Phone:01954 789824
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



Ian's Tyres & Exhaust Centre
9.0km

Address:Unit 3 Phoenix Court, PE29 6EB
Phone:01480 454454
Classes:4



United Motors
9.0km

Address:United Motors, PE29 7EJ
Phone:01480 381058
Classes:4



Swift Car Care
9.1km

Address:Buckden Road, PE28 4NG
Phone:01480 456100
Classes:4



Stonehill Mot Centre Ltd
9.2km

Address:8 Stonehill, PE29 6ED
Phone:01480 436526
Classes:4,5,7



Mot Home Ltd
9.2km

Address:Unit 11 Stonehill Road, PE29 6ED
Phone:01480 414411
Classes:4,5,7



Elite Motorist Centre
9.2km

Address:6 Windover Road, PE29 7EA
Phone:01480 413786
Classes:4



T C Harrison Ford
9.3km

Address:Stukeley Meadows, PE29 6EG
Phone:01480 433222
Classes:4



Over Garage
9.4km

Address:27 High Street, CB24 5NB
Phone:01954230227
Classes:4



Paxton Hill Garage Ltd
9.4km

Address:Unit 11 Harley Industrial Park, PE19 6TA
Phone:01480 217806
Website:www.paxtonhillgarage.com
Classes:4,7



Cambourne Vehicle Services
9.5km

Address:Townsend Farm, CB23 7TB
Phone:01954 719039
Classes:4



Huntingdon Volkswagen
9.8km

Address:Washingley Road, PE29 6WP
Phone:01480 482445
Classes:4



Vindis Developments Ltd T/a Huntingdon Audi
9.8km

Address:1 Washingly Road, PE29 6WP
Phone:01480 454545
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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