Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of S18 8RZ

We managed to find 108 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your S18 8RZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Stubley Lane Autocentre
0.6km

Address:Stubley Lane, S18 5YN
Phone:01246 291324
Website:www.stubleylaneautocentre.co.uk
Classes:4



Sheffield Scooters Ltd
1.3km

Address:Unit 2 Beech Works, S18 1PN
Phone:01246411711
Classes:1,2



Gk Group
1.5km

Address:Dronfield Service Station, S18 6GE
Phone:01246291777
Classes:4



Travellers Rest Garage
1.7km

Address:Cartledge Lane, S18 7SB
Phone:01142890329
Classes:4



M And T Transmissions Limited
2.1km

Address:120 Bradway Road, S17 4QW
Phone:01142363617
Classes:4



Dronfield Autocare Mot Centre Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 2d, S18 2XR
Phone:01246411540
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Firthwood Garage Ltd
2.7km

Address:Firthwood Garage, S18 2XR
Phone:01246 412385
Classes:4



Auriga Cars
2.9km

Address:Dyche Lane, S18 3AA
Phone:01246414753
Classes:4



Mercia Motors Limited
3.2km

Address:Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LH
Phone:0114 236 5880
Website:www.merciamotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am3:00pm



Sheffield Audi
3.3km

Address:2 Dyche Lane, S8 8BR
Phone:0114 2410000
Classes:4



Volkswagen Sheffield
3.3km

Address:2 Dyche Lane, S8 8BR
Phone:0114 2670670
Classes:4



Phoenix Motor Company
3.7km

Address:Unit 5, S41 9QB
Phone:01246454486
Classes:4



Waggon And Horses Garage
3.7km

Address:186 Meadowhead, S8 7UG
Phone:01142740074
Classes:4



Dore Service Station Limited
4.2km

Address:12townhead Road, S17 3GA
Phone:01142364691
Classes:4



Gilder Honda Sheffield
4.5km

Address:918-920 Chesterfield Road, S8 0SH
Phone:0114 274 8004
Website:www.gildergroup.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



Volkswagen Chesterfield
4.6km

Address:Broombank Road, S41 9BJ
Phone:01246260060
Classes:4



B & S Tyres
4.7km

Address:B & S Tyres, S41 9EF
Phone:01246 456500
Classes:4



R H Motors
4.8km

Address:4 Lane Ends Garage, S41 9RS
Phone:01246 554200
Website:r-h-motors.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



Millhouses Park Garage Limited
5.0km

Address:300 Archer Road, S8 0LA
Phone:0114 236 3888
Website:www.millhouses-park-garage.co.uk
Classes:4



Lookers Sheffield Ford South
5.2km

Address:185 Archer Road, S8 0JX
Phone:0114 2356300
Classes:4



Derbyshire Lane Service Station Limited
5.2km

Address:230/246 Derbyshire Lane, S8 8SE
Phone:01142550225
Classes:4



Ace Auto Services Limited
5.3km

Address:Peak Unit 1, S41 9RF
Phone:01246 261444
Classes:4



Archer Road Mot Centre
5.5km

Address:Chessmans House, S8 0JR
Phone:0114 258 6663
Website:www.tmautomotive.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



Plm Autocentre Limited
5.9km

Address:1-5 Rydal Road, S8 0UR
Phone:0114 2509595
Classes:4



Newbold Mot Centre
5.9km

Address:Littlemoor, S41 8QN
Phone:01246 454874
Classes:4



Cavendish Motor Company
6.0km

Address:2 Edgedale Road, S7 2BQ
Phone:0114 2581852
Classes:4,5,7



Gordon Lamb Renault & Nissan
6.1km

Address:Discovery Way, S41 9EG
Phone:01246261100
Classes:4



Smiths Auto Services Limited
6.1km

Address:Little London Road, S8 0UH
Phone:0114 2216600
Classes:4



Station Garage
6.2km

Address:Station Rd, S41 9AW
Phone:01246450509
Classes:4



Edgedale Service Station
6.2km

Address:665 Abbeydale Road, S7 1TB
Phone:01142553844
Classes:4



Valley Road Mot And Service Centre
6.3km

Address:101 Valley Road, S8 9FX
Phone:0114 2583584
Classes:4



Auto Testing Centre
6.4km

Address:Units 1 & 2, S41 9QX
Phone:01246456454
Classes:4,7



National Tyres And Autocare
6.5km

Address:National Tyres And Autocare, S41 9EY
Phone:01246 450757
Classes:4



Steve Bingham Auto Diagnostics
6.5km

Address:Plot 5 Whitting Valley Road, S41 9EY
Phone:01246261629
Classes:4



Meersbrook Service Station
6.5km

Address:1-7 Meersbrook Road, S8 9HU
Phone:01142557755
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Chesterfield)
6.6km

Address:512 Sheffield Road, S41 8LP
Phone:01246 456805
Classes:4,7



Abbeydale Mot Centre
6.7km

Address:449 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FS
Phone:0114 2507880
Classes:4



G W Stevens
6.7km

Address:19 Thirlwell Road, S8 9TE
Phone:01142587251
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors
6.8km

Address:Bristol Street Motors, S41 8LF
Phone:01246572700
Classes:4



Whittington Mot Centre
6.8km

Address:Unit 1 Village Workshops, S41 9AT
Phone:01246 454646/269461
Classes:4



Gordon Lamb Limited
6.8km

Address:Unit 4, S41 8LJ
Phone:01246221100
Classes:4



White Lane Service Station
6.8km

Address:179 White Lane, S12 3GF
Phone:0114 239 8769
Website:whitelaneservicestationltd.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Mot Centre
6.8km

Address:Broadfield Road, S8 0XL
Phone:0114 250 0019
Website:www.gov.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Triangle Of Chesterfield Limited
6.9km

Address:Pottery Lane West, S41 9BN
Phone:01246 454545
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



D & M Testing Station
6.9km

Address:Unit 1a, S41 9BE
Phone:01246 269888
Classes:4,7



Derbyshire County Council
6.9km

Address:County Transport, S41 9BE
Phone:01246450705
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Red Lion Garage
7.0km

Address:Red Lion Garage, S8 0XJ
Phone:0114 255 1619
Website:www.taverngaragegroup.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Bmw Chesterfield
7.0km

Address:Eastside Park, S41 9BH
Phone:01246208681
Classes:4



The Mot Centre
7.0km

Address:Pottery Lane East, S41 9BH
Phone:01246 261251
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Nick Clulee Motor Engineer
7.1km

Address:90 Prospect Road, S2 3EN
Phone:01142551820
Classes:4



Pearl Motors Limited
7.2km

Address:East Bank Road, S2 2AD
Phone:0114 239 6087
Website:www.pearlmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am7:00pm
Thursday:7:30am7:00pm
Friday:7:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gordon Lamb Toyota
7.2km

Address:Lockoford Lane, S41 7HY
Phone:01246 221100
Website:www.vertutoyota.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Champion And Emmett
7.3km

Address:Gordon Road Garage, S11 8XU
Phone:0114 266 2818
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:8:00am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



Basegreen Motor Services
7.4km

Address:Jaunty Way, S12 3DZ
Phone:0114 239 8112
Classes:4



Brockwell Service Station
7.4km

Address:Brockwell Lane, S40 4ED
Phone:01246 271888
Classes:4



Gilder Honda Chesterfield
7.4km

Address:Lockoford Lane, S41 7JB
Phone:01246 232777
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Chesterfield
7.4km

Address:Lockoford Lane, S41 7JB
Phone:01246 222600
Classes:4



Dot Mot Limited
7.5km

Address:1 Olive Grove Road, S2 3GB
Phone:01142763636
Classes:4



Cemetery Road Service Station
7.5km

Address:300 Cemetery Road, S11 8FT
Phone:0114 266 0081
Website:www.prestigevehicles.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Snuff Mill Garage
7.5km

Address:Sharrow Mills, S11 8AD
Phone:01142687627
Classes:4



Mike Brewer Motors
7.5km

Address:363 Bramall Lane, S2 4RN
Phone:0114 2506080
Classes:4



Motec Auto Services
7.6km

Address:Harefield Garage, S11 8NU
Phone:01142681836
Classes:4



Ranmoor Motor Company
7.7km

Address:6 Old Fulwood Road, S10 3TG
Phone:0114 230 1038
Website:plus.google.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fastfit Autocentre
7.7km

Address:78-82 Wrights Hill, S2 4NY
Phone:0114 255 8885
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:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brooklands Service Garage
7.7km

Address:Brooklands Avenue, S10 4GA
Phone:0114 230 1411
Website:brooklandsservicegarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Armandos Scooters
7.8km

Address:80 Randall Street, S2 4SH
Phone:01142730464
Classes:1,2



Mr Exhaust
7.8km

Address:88 Harwood Street, S2 4SE
Phone:01142754039
Classes:4,7



Francill Ltd
7.8km

Address:Ladywood Service Station, S42 7BN
Phone:01246 566312
Website:www.ladywoodgarage.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



Kwik Fit
8.0km

Address:233 Ecclesall Road, S11 8JE
Phone:01142726649
Classes:4



Autocraft Services
8.0km

Address:95 John Street, S2 4QX
Phone:01142759584
Classes:4



Sheffield Clutch And Autocentre
8.1km

Address:80-136 Edmund Road, S2 4EE
Phone:0114 2724433
Classes:4



A Herring Ltd
8.1km

Address:Old Road, S40 2RG
Phone:01246 234213
Website:aherringltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:15pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:15pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:15pm
Thursday:8:00am5:15pm
Friday:8:00am5:15pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



G K Ford
8.1km

Address:Barker Lane, S40 1DX
Phone:01246209999
Classes:4,7



Bristol Street Motors
8.2km

Address:464 Chatsworth Rd, S40 3BD
Phone:01246279201
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
8.2km

Address:726 City Road, S2 1GJ
Phone:01142545995
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.2km

Address:Unit 3, S40 3DL
Phone:01246 271124
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



The Garage
8.3km

Address:Unit 4, S2 4BB
Phone:0114 2737333
Classes:4



Grahams Tyres Limited
8.3km

Address:44 Edmund Road, S2 4EA
Phone:0114 272 6092
Website:grahamstyres.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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Top Tread Tyres Mot Test Centre
8.3km

Address:118 St Marys Road, S2 4AW
Phone:0114 275 9900
Website:toptreadtyres.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



Walgrove Garage
8.4km

Address:Walgrove Road, S40 2DS
Phone:01246 278181
Website:www.walgrovegarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Quality Tyres
8.4km

Address:The Old Fire Station, S12 2AY
Phone:01142643283
Classes:4,7



Miata Auto Services
8.4km

Address:Unit 1, S20 5BB
Phone:01142511610
Classes:4



Swift Performance Limited
8.5km

Address:182 Fitzwilliam Street, S1 4JR
Phone:01142722020
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
8.5km

Address:157-159 Eyre Street, S1 4QW
Phone:0114 273 0167
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



Roystons Ltd
8.5km

Address:West St Garage, S21 4GA
Phone:01246433437
Classes:4



National Service Station
8.6km

Address:Ringwood Rd, S43 1DG
Phone:01246232369
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Formula One Autocentres
8.6km

Address:Park Road, S40 1XZ
Phone:01246 237773
Classes:4



Barrow Hill Service Station
8.7km

Address:Works Rd, S43 2PE
Phone:01246 476751
Website:www.barrowhill.org
Classes:4



Richmond Road Service Station
8.7km

Address:535 Richmond Road, S13 8LX
Phone:01142396736
Classes:4



Blythes Garage
8.7km

Address:15 Cross Turner Street, S2 4AB
Phone:0114 249 3303
Classes:4



One Stop Motorist Centre
8.7km

Address:210 Rockingham Street, S1 4ED
Phone:0114 272 2211
Website:www.dexel.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



Csg Bodyshop Ltd
8.8km

Address:New Street, S40 2JZ
Phone:01246277100
Classes:4,5,7



Waynes Autos Mot
8.8km

Address:Unit 19 City Road Trading Estate, S2 5HH
Phone:0114 2720849
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
8.9km

Address:2 Lordsmill Street, S41 7RW
Phone:01246 272156
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 Jolley Limited
8.9km

Address:Units 1 And 2 Baden Powell Road, S40 2LE
Phone:01246 211666
Classes:4



Tavern Service Station
9.0km

Address:Manchester Road, S10 5PL
Phone:01142662408
Classes:4,5,7



Rosedale Garage
9.1km

Address:61 Blagden Street, S2 5QS
Phone:01142757160
Classes:4



Autofix Chesterfield Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit G4, S41 0DW
Phone:01246 208900
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.3km

Address:Townhead Street, S1 1YG
Phone:0114 276 5500
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:Closed



Carnalls Autocentre Limited
9.4km

Address:2 Mulehouse Road, S10 1TA
Phone:0114 268 6240
Website:carnallsautocentreltd.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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



Sytner Sheffield
9.4km

Address:Hollis Croft, S1 3BU
Phone:0114 275 5077
Website:www.sytner.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:30pm



Walton Motors
9.4km

Address:Matlock Road, S40 3JQ
Phone:01246232632
Classes:4



Dentech Manufacturing
9.5km

Address:Unit D1, S12 4LB
Phone:0114 2488 884
Classes:1,2,3,4



City Road Garage Limited
9.6km

Address:482-484 City Road, S2 1DG
Phone:01142530050
Classes:4



Bows Garage
9.6km

Address:36 Trinity Street, S3 7AJ
Phone:42700040
Classes:4



Park Garage Sheffield Limited
9.8km

Address:Derwent Street, S2 5BN
Phone:01142729095
Classes:4,7



Pitstop Mvm Limited
9.9km

Address:20 Stanley Street, S3 8HJ
Phone:0114 273 7070
Website:www.pitstopmvm.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Lincoln Street Mot And Service Centre
10.0km

Address:The Depot, S40 2TW
Phone:07973561163
Classes:1,2,4



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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