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MOT Test Centres within 10km of PO15 6AB

We managed to find 109 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your PO15 6AB. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Castle Bodyworks Ltd
0.9km

Address:Unit 2 Blackbrook Business Park, PO15 5DR
Phone:01329 234123
Website:www.castlebodyworks.co.uk
Classes:4



Station Garage (Fareham) Ltd
1.2km

Address:Unit 1, PO14 1NP
Phone:01329 238451
Classes:4



Yeomans Ltd
1.3km

Address:Wickham Road, PO16 7HY
Phone:01329823458
Classes:4



Mot & Service World Fareham
1.3km

Address:123 Wickham Road, PO16 7HY
Phone:01329 826387
Classes:1,2,4



J & S Mot & Repairs
1.4km

Address:113 Wickham Road, PO16 7HZ
Phone:01329 230118
Classes:4



The Motorcycle Mechanic
1.4km

Address:Unit 2, PO16 7HZ
Phone:01329 236767
Website:www.motorcyclemechanic.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am1:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fastway Autcentre
1.5km

Address:196 198 West Street, PO16 0HF
Phone:01329 284353
Website:www.cawteco.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



Fareham Protyre
1.5km

Address:Russell Place, PO16 7SE
Phone:01329 220743
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
1.8km

Address:Queens Road, PO16 0NW
Phone:01329 234941
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pentagon Ltd
1.9km

Address:Standard Way, PO16 8XL
Phone:01329286224
Classes:4,7



Apolo Motor Services
2.0km

Address:Unit 4, PO16 0TA
Phone:01329 289431
Website:www.apolomotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4



Swinburne
2.0km

Address:1 Bridge Industries, PO16 8SX
Phone:01329237062
Classes:4



Hazleton Garage Services Ltd
2.0km

Address:Unit 8, PO16 8SX
Phone:01329 235673
Classes:1,2,4



Mechelec Fareham Ltd
2.0km

Address:11 Bridge Industries, PO16 8SX
Phone:01329 235290
Website:plus.google.com
Classes: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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Peter Briscoe Vehicle Services
2.0km

Address:Unit 24, PO16 8SX
Phone:01329823251
Classes:4



Boarhunt Garage Ltd
2.5km

Address:Unit A A1, PO16 8TT
Phone:01329282999
Classes:4,5,7



Motor Medic
2.5km

Address:Unit 18a, PO14 1AH
Phone:01329 286384
Classes:4



R Beresford Auto Repairs
2.5km

Address:Unit 20 21 Fort Fareham, PO14 1AH
Phone:01329 289842
Website:www.beresford-auto-repairs.co.uk
Classes:4



Barneys Superbikes
2.5km

Address:6 The Galleries, PO14 1AH
Phone:01329828827
Classes:1,2



Silver Arrow Mb Ltd
2.7km

Address:The Tanneries, PO14 4AR
Phone:01329 845589
Classes:4



Sparshatts Of Fareham Ltd
2.7km

Address:First Corner, PO14 1AL
Phone:01329 828727
Website:www.sparshattsgroup.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Titchfield Motor Works
2.7km

Address:4 East Street, PO14 4AD
Phone:01329 843337
Classes:4



Ace Tyres
2.8km

Address:Unit 4d Newgate Lane Industrial Estate, PO14 1JE
Phone:01329 237400
Website:www.ace-tyres.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



Newgate Motor Services
2.9km

Address:Unit 4, PO14 1JF
Phone:01329 827979
Website:www.newgatemotorservices.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Priory Garage
3.0km

Address:331 Southampton Road, PO14 4AY
Phone:01329843167
Classes:1,2,4



Hendy Ford Fareham
3.1km

Address:Newgate Lane, PO14 1TU
Phone:01329 281818
Website:www.hendy-ford.co.uk
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Elkins Motors
3.2km

Address:99b Mays Lane, PO14 2ED
Phone:01329661800
Classes:4



Eden Vauxhall
3.3km

Address:Speedfields Park, PO14 1UX
Phone:01329 231511
Website:www.edenvauxhall.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am9:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am9:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fareham Tyres Ltd
3.5km

Address:160 Fareham Road, PO13 0AT
Phone:01329 233723
Website:www.farehamtyres.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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



K2 Carriages Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 9, PO15 5SB
Phone:01489 787187
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Formula One Autocentres
3.6km

Address:Unit 1, PO13 0AS
Phone:01329 280000
Website:www.f1autocentres.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Tyre & Auto Wickham
3.9km

Address:Fareham Road, PO17 5BY
Phone:01329 834646
Classes:4



Locks Heath Garage
4.1km

Address:212 Hunts Pond Road, PO14 4PG
Phone:01489 559699
Classes:4



Hampshire Tyres
4.1km

Address:Unit 2a / 5a, PO15 5SL
Phone:01489589616
Classes:4



Segensworth Automobiles Ltd
4.1km

Address:9 Barratt Industrial Park, PO15 5SL
Phone:01489 662000
Website:www.segensworth-automobiles.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Segensworth Automobiles Ltd
4.1km

Address:Units 6 & 7, PO15 5SL
Phone:01489 662000 / 581677
Classes:4



Tyreshops & Exhaust Centres
4.2km

Address:Unit 4, PO15 7FE
Phone:01489 885885
Website:www.tyreshops.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
4.2km

Address:C/o Halfords, SO31 6AF
Phone:01489581346
Classes:4



Car Trading & Repairs
4.3km

Address:Newgate Lane, PO14 1BA
Phone:01329661215
Classes:3,4



Station Garage Park Gate Ltd
4.9km

Address:116 Botley Road, SO31 1FQ
Phone:01489584567
Classes:4



New Park Garage
4.9km

Address:Unit 5 Station Industrial Estate, SO31 1BX
Phone:01489 573448
Classes:4



Portchester Auto Services
5.0km

Address:240 White Hart Lane, PO16 9AU
Phone:023 9238 4221
Classes:4



Cars Of Swanwick Ltd
5.1km

Address:Bridge Road, SO31 7ZE
Phone:01489589619
Classes:4



Bta Car Sales Ltd
5.2km

Address:Redhill Service Station, PO17 5HE
Phone:01329834131
Classes:4



Solent Garage Services Ltd
5.3km

Address:Unit 7 Hammond Industrial Estate, PO14 2PT
Phone:01329 667000
Classes:4,5,7



I T Auto Services Limited
5.6km

Address:Unit 17b Bury Farm, SO30 2HB
Phone:01489 796781
Classes:4



Sgm
5.7km

Address:118 Bridge Road, SO31 7EP
Phone:01489 589900
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
6.0km

Address:1b Castle Trading Estate, PO16 9SE
Phone:02392 372279
Classes:4



Allcars
6.0km

Address:Unit 2, PO16 9XX
Phone:02392215369
Classes:4



Woodwards Mot Ltd
6.1km

Address:Unit 15, PO12 4DP
Phone:023 9258 3906
Website:www.woodwards-cars.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Amg The Garage Ltd
6.1km

Address:Unit 2, PO12 4DP
Phone:02392 523448
Classes:4



Gosport Mot Centre Limited
6.1km

Address:3 Rowner Road, PO13 9UD
Phone:02392 580811
Classes:4



A To B Autos Ltd
6.2km

Address:Unit 7b, PO12 4DU
Phone:02392 523591
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Winkworth Garage
6.5km

Address:Emerys Yard, SO32 2JH
Phone:01329832307
Classes:4



Colourworx Motors Ltd
6.7km

Address:Unit 15, PO12 4LJ
Phone:02392502608
Classes:4,5,7



Quay Motors
6.7km

Address:Units 1 & 2, PO12 4LJ
Phone:023 9251 3700
Website:www.quaymotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Peter Nash Specialist Cars
6.9km

Address:1 Warsash Road, SO31 9HW
Phone:01489589898
Classes:4



Roxby Garage
7.2km

Address:5a Newtown Road, SO31 9FY
Phone:01489 572366
Classes:4



German Auto Engineering
7.3km

Address:Unit 3, PO6 4RJ
Phone:02392 324784
Classes:1,2



North Harbour Garage Ltd
7.3km

Address:North Harbour, PO6 4RJ
Phone:02392 214443
Classes:4



Portsmouth Exhaust & Tyre Services Ltd
7.3km

Address:Unit 6, PO6 4RJ
Phone:02392200011
Classes:4



Cawte & Elms
7.4km

Address:3 To 7 Cambridge Road, PO12 3ED
Phone:023 9258 3154
Website:www.cawteco.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



Southampton Gvts
7.4km

Address:Hillson Road, SO30 2DY
Phone:01489790540
Classes:4,4a,5,5a



Paul Dunnings
7.4km

Address:Unit 2, SO30 2DY
Phone:01489 787970
Classes:4,5,7



Botley Station Mot Centre Ltd
7.4km

Address:Unit 1 Bottings Industrial Estate, SO30 2DY
Phone:01489 798880
Website:www.botleystationmot.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Field Motors
7.4km

Address:Unit 10, SO30 2DY
Phone:01489 799950
Classes:4,5,7



Enterprise Autos
7.4km

Address:Unit 7 Bourne Road, PO6 4JD
Phone:023 9221 4724
Classes:4



Rosehill Garage Waltham Chase Ltd
7.4km

Address:Winchester Road, SO32 2LX
Phone:01489 896446
Classes:4,7



Fine Cars Lee On Solent Ltd
7.4km

Address:178 Portsmouth Road, PO13 9AB
Phone:02392552941
Classes:4



Hendy Ford Cosham
7.5km

Address:Southampton Road, PO6 4RW
Phone:023 9232 2900
Website:www.hendykia.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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:10:00am4:00pm



Fts Auto Repairs
7.6km

Address:224 Forton Road, PO12 3HW
Phone:023 9252 5233
Website:plus.google.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



Curdridge Mot Centre
7.6km

Address:Unit 4 Nations Farm, SO32 2BH
Phone:01489788273
Classes:4,7



Blenheim Oak Auto Repairs Ltd
7.7km

Address:19a1 High Street, SO30 2EA
Phone:01489788344
Classes:4



Hutfields Car Centre
7.7km

Address:Unit 19c, SO30 2EA
Phone:01489 783117
Website:www.hutfields.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Guy Salmon Land Rover Portsmouth
7.8km

Address:Harbour Court, PO6 4SJ
Phone:02392325555
Classes:4



Hendy Honda
7.8km

Address:Clement Attlee Way, PO6 4SF
Phone:02392 326266
Classes:4



Dimons Of Gosport
7.9km

Address:150 Forton Road, PO12 3HJ
Phone:02392583494
Classes:1,2



A & S Motors Ltd
8.2km

Address:Privett Road, PO12 3SY
Phone:02392588851
Classes:4,7



A & J Lawrence
8.3km

Address:Unit 1a The Kinard Centre, PO6 3TF
Phone:02392 221167
Classes:4,5,7



Ridge Farrant Ltd
8.3km

Address:55 Whitworth Road, PO12 3NJ
Phone:02392580905
Classes:1,2



Car Clinic (South) Limited
8.3km

Address:Moreland Road, PO12 4UU
Phone:02392511055
Classes:4



Tyre Stocks Ltd
8.4km

Address:115 Whitworth Road, PO12 3NL
Phone:023 9252 2344
Website:www.tyre-stocks.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R & R Motor Engineers
8.4km

Address:Unit 36, PO12 4UZ
Phone:02392521941
Classes:4



Sparshatts Of Botley Ltd
8.5km

Address:Broad Oak, SO30 2EU
Phone:01489785111
Classes:4



K 2 Carriages Ltd
8.5km

Address:Marls Road, SO30 2EY
Phone:01489785551
Classes:4



Mj Motorsport Garage Services Ltd
8.6km

Address:Adams Cottage Garage, SO32 3QA
Phone:023 9263 2933
Classes:4



Trevor Pope Motorcycles
8.6km

Address:55 59 Forton Road, PO12 4TD
Phone:02392521111
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
8.6km

Address:152 Forton Road, PO12 4TD
Phone:02392 501880
Classes:4



Europa Car Company Of Bursledon
8.6km

Address:School Road, SO31 8BU
Phone:02380402244
Classes:4



Crescent Motorcycle Co Ltd
8.8km

Address:Lowford Hill, SO31 8ES
Phone:02380 403203
Classes:1,2



Dave Coles Garage Gosport Ltd
8.8km

Address:Unit 6, PO12 1UA
Phone:023 9258 9000
Website:www.davecoles.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Newtown Motor Engineers
8.9km

Address:Unit 1, PO12 1PG
Phone:023 9250 3600
Classes:4



Moreland Motor Services Ltd
8.9km

Address:1-5 Park Street, PO12 1PN
Phone:02392790198
Classes:4



Gosport Tyre & Exhaust
9.1km

Address:Unit 8, PO12 1AJ
Phone:02392504555
Classes:3,4



Halfords Autocentre
9.1km

Address:Unit 11, PO12 1AJ
Phone:02392601481
Classes:4



Hamble Garage Limited
9.1km

Address:Concept Court, SO31 4NL
Phone:023 8045 4172
Website:hamblemot.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Sundays Hill Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:Foord Road, SO30 0DB
Phone:02380406944
Classes:4,7



Porsche Centre Portsmouth
9.2km

Address:Lakeside Business Park, PO6 3PQ
Phone:02392 212350
Classes:4



Tickover Auto Services
9.3km

Address:14 Dock Road, PO12 1SJ
Phone:02392501997
Classes:4



Elite Garages Ltd
9.3km

Address:Thornbrake Road, PO12 1RH
Phone:02392520000
Classes:4



Hampshire Transport Management
9.3km

Address:Botley Road, SO32 1DR
Phone:01489 895305
Classes:4,5,7



Abbey Auto Repairs
9.4km

Address:Unit 5 Hound Farm, SO31 5FS
Phone:023 8045 7013
Website:http.www.yellowtom.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Holland Autos
9.5km

Address:Units 1 & 2 Atlanta Works, PO2 8LP
Phone:023 9266 4498
Website:www.holland-autos.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



Smile Servicing & Repairs Ltd
9.6km

Address:London Road, PO2 9RR
Phone:02392 669766
Classes:4



Hi Q (Elite Garages)
9.9km

Address:Coach & Horses Roundabout, PO2 9RH
Phone:02392663351
Classes:4



Portsmouth Protyre
9.9km

Address:468 London Road, PO2 9RN
Phone:023 9269 4741
Website:www.protyre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Peter Cooper Hedge End
9.9km

Address:Coopers Roundabout, SO30 2WA
Phone:01489783434
Classes:4



Hamble Motors Ltd
10.0km

Address:493 495 Bursledon Road, SO19 8NJ
Phone:023 8040 7400
Website:www.hamblemotors.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



W J Heard (Motor Repairs)
10.0km

Address:Shore Lane, SO32 1DY
Phone:01489 895607
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:00am12:30pm
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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