Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to S21 4AN 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 S21 4AN

We managed to find 120 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your S21 4AN. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Roystons Ltd
0.7km

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



North East Derbyshire District Council
1.2km

Address:Transport Dept, S21 4HL
Phone:01246217273
Classes:4,7



Commonside Motors T/a Renishaw Service Station
1.5km

Address:Station Rd, S21 3WF
Phone:01246 435256
Classes:4



White Holdings Mot Centre
2.7km

Address:Unit 4 White Holdings, S20 3GS
Phone:0114 2474949
Classes:4,5,7



Halfway Garage Services
2.7km

Address:Station Road, S20 3GS
Phone:01142485960
Classes:4



Rackford Mot's
3.3km

Address:The Garage, S20 3GH
Phone:0114 2476007
Classes:4



Care Autos Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 14/15 Lion Park, S20 3GH
Phone:0114 2477597
Classes:4



Direct Cars Limited
3.5km

Address:Eckington Way, S20 3FG
Phone:01142511222
Classes:4



J-Tech Autos
3.5km

Address:Unit 4, S20 3FS
Phone:0114 2478111
Classes:1,2,4,7



Bridge House Garage
3.5km

Address:Renishaw Hill, S21 3WA
Phone:01246810600
Classes:4



Grant And Mcallin Limited
3.7km

Address:Rother Valley Way, S20 3RW
Phone:0114 2480006
Classes:4,7



Miata Auto Services
4.0km

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



Barrow Hill Service Station
4.1km

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



Direct Tyre Supplies
4.1km

Address:41 High St, S43 3UU
Phone:01246 472014
Website:www.ssmot.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



E W Motorcycle Repairs
4.1km

Address:46 Duke Street, S43 3PD
Phone:01246477664
Classes:1,2



Motorsave Company
4.1km

Address:Lowgates, S43 3TU
Phone:01246473331
Classes:4



Sothall Garage
4.4km

Address:West Street, S20 1EP
Phone:0114 248 4677
Website:www.rothervalleyjetshed.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Staveley Mot Station
4.4km

Address:26 Chesterfield Road, S43 3QF
Phone:01246 471470
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentres Limited
4.5km

Address:Pod Unit, S20 7JJ
Phone:0114 2471978
Classes:4



Osborne Autos
4.5km

Address:Unit 14 Fan Road, S43 3PT
Phone:01246477770
Classes:1,2,4



Dentech Manufacturing
4.7km

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



Killamarsh Motor Company Limited
4.7km

Address:Unit 1-2b Bedgrave Close, S21 2HB
Phone:01142485205
Classes:4



Beighton Motors
4.8km

Address:High Street, S20 1EE
Phone:01142690594
Classes:4



Queens Road Mot Station
5.0km

Address:Unit 2, S20 1DW
Phone:0114 2695800
Classes:4



National Service Station
5.7km

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



Auto Testing Centre
5.9km

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



Savoy Tyres Limited
6.1km

Address:9 Chapel Street, S13 7JL
Phone:0114 288 9615
Website:savoyautocentres.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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Basegreen Motor Services
6.2km

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



B & S Tyres
6.2km

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



White Lane Service Station
6.2km

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



Auto Aid
6.3km

Address:Unit 4a, S26 5PQ
Phone:01909 770612
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:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Steve Bingham Auto Diagnostics
6.4km

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



National Tyres And Autocare
6.4km

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



Mot And Diagnostic Centre
6.4km

Address:Unit 1, S26 2AH
Phone:0114 2875188
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Power Developments
6.4km

Address:Fairfield House, S44 6AP
Phone:01246240632
Classes:4,7



Whitelea Garage
6.5km

Address:The Square, S26 5RB
Phone:01909770712
Classes:4



Dronfield Autocare Mot Centre Ltd
6.6km

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



Firthwood Garage Ltd
6.6km

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



Clowne Test And Repair Centre
6.6km

Address:The Rear Of 67 Barlborough Road, S43 4QX
Phone:01246 570900
Classes:4,7



Swift Autocentre
6.6km

Address:Park Hill, S26 4UN
Phone:01142692411
Classes:4



D & M Testing Station
6.7km

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



Derbyshire County Council
6.7km

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



Gordon Lamb Renault & Nissan
6.7km

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



Station Garage
6.7km

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



Stratstone Bmw Chesterfield
6.8km

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



The Mot Centre
6.8km

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



Whittington Mot Centre
6.8km

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



Ace Auto Services Limited
6.9km

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



Volkswagen Chesterfield
7.0km

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



Clark And Partners Limited
7.0km

Address:Orgreave Way, S13 9LS
Phone:0114 2293399
Classes:3,4



Central Garage Kiveton Limited
7.0km

Address:36-38 Wales Road, S26 6RD
Phone:01909770555
Classes:4



Richmond Road Service Station
7.0km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Chesterfield)
7.1km

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



Gordon Lamb Limited
7.1km

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



Triangle Of Chesterfield Limited
7.1km

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



Auriga Cars
7.2km

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



Station Road Garage
7.2km

Address:Station Road, S43 4AB
Phone:01246 810257
Classes:4



Chatfields Of Sheffield
7.2km

Address:7 Orgreave Drive, S13 9NR
Phone:01142939200
Classes:4,5,7



Cross Garage
7.3km

Address:Church St, S43 4JS
Phone:01246810560
Classes:3,4



Hillside Garage
7.3km

Address:41 Chesterfield Road, S44 6QN
Phone:Tel. 01246 828790
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



G H Motors
7.3km

Address:Unit 4c, S44 5HS
Phone:01246 826269
Classes:4,5,7



Quality Tyres
7.3km

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



Bristol Street Motors
7.3km

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



Mercedes Benz Of Chesterfield
7.3km

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



Gilder Honda Chesterfield
7.3km

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



Regent Service Station
7.5km

Address:Bramley Park Road, S13 8UA
Phone:01142693194
Classes:4



Bramhalls Autobodies
7.5km

Address:1a Orgreave Crescent, S13 9NQ
Phone:0114 2548081
Classes:4



T C Autos
7.6km

Address:Creswell Rd, S43 4LT
Phone:01246810619
Classes:4



Phoenix Motor Company
7.6km

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



Graham Motors Limited
7.7km

Address:2-4 St Josephs Road, S13 9AT
Phone:0114 2693310
Classes:4



Archway Motors
7.7km

Address:172 Aughton Road, S26 3XE
Phone:0114 287 7722
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gordon Lamb Toyota
7.7km

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



Volkswagen Sheffield
7.8km

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



Sheffield Audi
7.8km

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



Peter Bowler
7.8km

Address:Service Garage, S44 5HT
Phone:01246 822100
Classes:4



Gk Group
7.9km

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



Newbold Mot Centre
8.0km

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



G D Johnson And Son Motor Vehicle Services
8.0km

Address:Aston Common, S26 2AD
Phone:01142879214
Classes:4,7



Aughton Mot Centre
8.0km

Address:34 Main Street, S26 3XJ
Phone:0114 2878383
Classes:1,2,4



J P Autotechnics Limited
8.0km

Address:Units A And B, S26 3XJ
Phone:0114 287 9191
Website:www.jpautotechnicsltd.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Crossroads Garage Limited
8.1km

Address:1 Red Hill, S26 6QA
Phone:01909773449
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Sheffield Scooters Ltd
8.1km

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



A57 Car Testing Centre
8.1km

Address:265 Handsworth Road, S13 9BJ
Phone:01142696335
Classes:4



Robins And Day Sheffield
8.1km

Address:234 Handsworth Road, S13 9BS
Phone:0114 2611111
Classes:4



City Road Garage Limited
8.1km

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



Calow Mot Testing Centre
8.1km

Address:Oaks Farm Lane, S44 5TA
Phone:01246204683
Classes:4



Coopers Motor Spares Limited
8.1km

Address:Oaks Farm Lane, S44 5TA
Phone:01246 274351
Classes:4



Lsd Motors
8.2km

Address:54 Finchwell Road, S13 9AS
Phone:01142434735
Classes:4



Pearl Motors Limited
8.3km

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



Kwik Fit
8.4km

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



Hobsons Test Centre
8.5km

Address:5 Intake Road, S44 6BB
Phone:01246 828989
Classes:4,5,7



S & G Tuning
8.5km

Address:Unit 48 Intake Road, S44 6BB
Phone:01246824030
Classes:4,5,7



Waggon And Horses Garage
8.6km

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



Dck + L Autos Limited
8.6km

Address:Castle Industrial Estate, S44 6BS
Phone:01246825960
Classes:1,2,4,7



Derbyshire Lane Service Station Limited
8.9km

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



Meersbrook Service Station
8.9km

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



Stubley Lane Autocentre
8.9km

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



Gilder Honda Sheffield
9.0km

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



Autofix Chesterfield Limited
9.0km

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



Brockwell Service Station
9.1km

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



Kwik - Fit
9.1km

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



Formula One Autocentres
9.3km

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



R H Motors
9.4km

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



Valley Road Mot And Service Centre
9.5km

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



Csg Bodyshop Ltd
9.5km

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



Castle Mot & Repairs Ltd
9.5km

Address:Castle Mot & Repairs Ltd, S44 6JD
Phone:01246240366
Classes:1,2,4



Ian Jolley Limited
9.6km

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



High Street Garage
9.6km

Address:High Street, S44 6HF
Phone:01246 241155
Classes:4



Waynes Autos Mot
9.6km

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



M And T Transmissions Limited
9.7km

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



Dot Mot Limited
9.7km

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



Calow Lane Mot Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit 8 Calow Brook Drive, S41 0DR
Phone:01246 270581 07774137579
Classes:1,2,4



Hillcliffe Garage Limited
9.8km

Address:Catley Road, S9 5JF
Phone:0114 2619965
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.8km

Address:Greenland Road, S9 5JF
Phone:01142449398
Classes:4



G W Stevens
9.8km

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



Lookers Sheffield Ford South
9.9km

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



Nick Clulee Motor Engineer
9.9km

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



Pentagon Sheffield
9.9km

Address:Parkway Avenue, S9 4WA
Phone:0114 2094415
Classes:4,7



G K Ford
10.0km

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



Smiths Auto Services Limited
10.0km

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