Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to S66 7AY 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 S66 7AY

We managed to find 96 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your S66 7AY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Gemini Cars
2.1km

Address:68 High Street, S66 8LA
Phone:01709 814598
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Maltby Mot Test Centre And Garage Services Limited
2.2km

Address:8a Blyth Road, S66 8JD
Phone:01709 814790
Website:maltbymottestcentre.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



North View Garage
2.4km

Address:Hamilton Road, S66 7NE
Phone:01709 812569
Classes:4



Maltby Service Station
2.6km

Address:Tickhill Road, S66 7PW
Phone:01709814090
Classes:3,4



D And M Autos
2.7km

Address:13a Rotherham Road, S66 8ES
Phone:01709 790309
Classes:4



Essential Fleet Services Limited
3.4km

Address:Rotherham Council Depot, S66 8QL
Phone:01709 334310
Classes:4,5,7



Hollings Auto Services
4.4km

Address:35 Hollings Lane, S65 4PS
Phone:01709 549990
Classes:4



Edlington Motors
4.5km

Address:Central Terrace, DN12 1DJ
Phone:01709 863222
Website:www.edlingtonmotors.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ricks Tyres And Mot
4.7km

Address:1a Doncaster Road, DN12 3AF
Phone:01709 860909
Classes:4



Ets Auto Centre
4.7km

Address:22-28 Bawtry Road, S66 2TJ
Phone:01709 700409
Website:www.etsautos.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Doncaster Road Tyre And Exhaust Centre
4.8km

Address:Doncaster Road, DN12 3AL
Phone:01709 869966
Classes:4



Weonlymot(Dnc) Limited
4.9km

Address:Units 4-5 Summerfield Industrial Estate, DN12 1EW
Phone:01709640008
Classes:1,2,4,7



Yorkshire Main Motors
4.9km

Address:Rear Of Post Office, DN12 1BS
Phone:01709 869556
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autofit
5.2km

Address:Woodside Garage, DN12 3AR
Phone:01709 863274
Classes:4



Rotherham Volkswagen
5.3km

Address:245 Bawtry Road, S66 2JL
Phone:01709700707
Classes:4



The Tickhill Test Centre
5.5km

Address:Apy Hill Lane, DN11 9PD
Phone:01302 759797
Website:www.mickjacksongarage.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Silverwood Test Centre
5.9km

Address:Hollings Lane, S65 4LQ
Phone:01709850758
Classes:4,5,7



Thurcroft Mot Testing Station
6.1km

Address:Unit A Thurcroft Industrial Estate, S66 9HY
Phone:01709 701878
Website:www.haycoxautoservices.co.uk
Classes:3,4



J L Perrie And Son
6.2km

Address:30 Laughton Road, S66 9LP
Phone:01709 542632
Classes:4



Euro Motor Company
6.2km

Address:Morthen Road, S66 9JA
Phone:01709 701707
Website:www.euromotorco.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Tickhill Garage Limited
6.5km

Address:Castlegate, DN11 9QP
Phone:01302742236
Classes:4



Thurcroft Test Centre
6.6km

Address:78 Green Arbour Road, S66 9EJ
Phone:01709 700750
Website:www.wix.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ja's Auto Services Limited
6.6km

Address:Doncaster Road, DN12 4JH
Phone:01709 866688
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Warmsworth Service Centre
6.6km

Address:24 High Road, DN4 9LX
Phone:01302570000
Classes:4



Kilnhurst Motors
7.1km

Address:Hooton Road, S64 5TA
Phone:01709582778
Classes:4



Smiths Autos (Kilnhurst) Limited
7.2km

Address:Thomas Street, S64 5TF
Phone:01709 571122
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M & G Service Station
7.2km

Address:Unit 2, DN4 8QG
Phone:01302 856256
Classes:4,5,7



Thomas Street Motors
7.2km

Address:Charles Street, S64 5TG
Phone:01709583977
Classes:3,4



Bawtry Road Service Station
7.2km

Address:The Brecks, S65 3JB
Phone:01709542510
Classes:4



Cls Mot And Diagnostic Centre Limited
7.2km

Address:Doncaster Road, S64 0JD
Phone:01709 591007
Classes:4,5,7



Kilnhurst Tyres And Exhaust Limited
7.3km

Address:5a To 9a Glasshouse Road, S64 5TQ
Phone:01709 570875
Classes:4,7



Brooklands Motor Company
7.4km

Address:Doncaster Road, S65 3ET
Phone:01709854000
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Springwell Car Care
7.4km

Address:Springwell Lane, DN4 9AA
Phone:01302 854674
Website:www.springwellcarcare.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



Dinnington Car Testing Centre Limited
7.5km

Address:Outgang Lane, S25 3QY
Phone:01909550016
Classes:4



Monksbridge Garage
7.5km

Address:Outgang Lane, S25 3QZ
Phone:01909563348
Classes:4,5,7



Gilder Honda Rotherham
7.9km

Address:Doncaster Road, S65 2UG
Phone:01709 373991
Website:www.peterbrookshonda.co.uk
Classes:4



Church Lane Garage
7.9km

Address:Church Lane, S25 2LX
Phone:01909567343
Classes:4



Pollards Motor Cycles
7.9km

Address:The Garage, S25 2NA
Phone:01909563310
Classes:1,2



Clarence Street Motors
7.9km

Address:Clarence Street, S25 2NA
Phone:01909560505
Classes:4,7



Sandford Road Autocentre
8.0km

Address:4 Sandford Road, DN4 8PL
Phone:01302857373
Classes:4



Lyric Motor Company
8.1km

Address:68b Laughton Road, S25 2PS
Phone:01909 568868
Classes:4



Car Technique
8.1km

Address:Unit 2, S25 2NW
Phone:01909550301
Classes:4



D H Auto Services Limited
8.3km

Address:Rowms Lane, S64 8AA
Phone:01709 571208
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Perrys Motor Sales Limited
8.3km

Address:Rowms Lane, S64 8AA
Phone:01709580000
Classes:4



Select Cars Mot Testing Station
8.3km

Address:1 Swinton Road, S64 9JB
Phone:01709 577346
Classes:4



Swinmex (Yorkshire) Limited
8.3km

Address:The Workshop, S64 8AE
Phone:01709 571820
Classes:4



Manor Garage Mexborough Limited
8.3km

Address:105 Victoria Road, S64 9BX
Phone:01709583160
Classes:4



M S Cars Dinnington Limited
8.3km

Address:Unit 6, S25 4JL
Phone:01909 281049
Classes:4,7



Swinton Motors Limited
8.3km

Address:83-86 Bridge Street, S64 8AP
Phone:01709 587771
Website:www.swintonmotors.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ringways Garages Doncaster Limited
8.4km

Address:St Leger, DN4 8SJ
Phone:01302 384350
Classes:4,7



T R L Motors
8.4km

Address:60 Foljambe Road, S65 2UA
Phone:01709 371531
Classes:4



W Scrimshaw And Son
8.5km

Address:Balby Road Garage, DN4 0NE
Phone:01302342784
Classes:4



Arn Diagnostics
8.5km

Address:Unit 67, DN4 8DE
Phone:01302 322191
Classes:4,5,7



Universal Uk Mot And Service Limited
8.5km

Address:Unit 16 Reed Business Park, DN4 8DE
Phone:0845 8648787
Classes:4,7



Northside Truck And Van Limited
8.5km

Address:Balby Carr Bank, DN4 8DE
Phone:01302 369351
Classes:4,7



Ridgways
8.5km

Address:80 Chesterton Road, S65 1SU
Phone:01709 368888
Classes:4,7



Rotherham Autos
8.5km

Address:Unit 19, S65 1SU
Phone:01709720050
Classes:1,2,3,4



Doncaster Motorcycles
8.6km

Address:St Catherines Avenue, DN4 8AN
Phone:01302 364311
Classes:1,2



Mexborough Car Testing Centre
8.6km

Address:Whitelea Industrial Estate, S64 9EB
Phone:01709588844
Classes:4



Hi-Tec Autos
8.9km

Address:Insulation House, S65 1SG
Phone:01709 363600
Classes:1,2,4,7



Havelock Road Garage
8.9km

Address:Havelock Road, DN4 8AQ
Phone:01302 363860
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
8.9km

Address:5 Balby Road, DN4 0RA
Phone:01302 367063
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



Needhams Motorcycles
8.9km

Address:13 Balby Road, DN4 0RA
Phone:01302323846
Classes:1,2



Auto Services Doncaster Limited
8.9km

Address:Polydon House, DN4 0RA
Phone:01302368774
Classes:4



One Stop Car Care Centre
8.9km

Address:Urban Road, DN4 0EW
Phone:01302 812051
Classes:4



The Old Hall Service Station
9.0km

Address:Church Street, S64 8QA
Phone:01709582202
Classes:4



Swinton Car And Van Centre Limited
9.0km

Address:15 Church Street, S64 8QA
Phone:01709583017
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Carshop Doncaster
9.0km

Address:Trax Park, DN4 5PD
Phone:01302 347532
Classes:4



Kelham St Mot Centre
9.0km

Address:Unit 10, DN1 3RJ
Phone:01302953535
Classes:4



Fast Fit Car And Commercials Limited
9.0km

Address:Unit 10, DN4 0JT
Phone:01302 341201
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw
9.1km

Address:Aldwarke Road, S62 6BY
Phone:01709 710500
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Nidge Hines Vehicle Repairs
9.1km

Address:Unit One, DN11 0PS
Phone:01302 868426
Classes:4



B And W Autocentre
9.1km

Address:Unit 24 And 25 Oakside Industrial Estate, DN11 0PS
Phone:01302 860666
Classes:4,7



Hexthorpe Motor Service Centre Limited
9.1km

Address:Unit 1, DN4 0EH
Phone:01302 215700
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited (Doncaster)
9.1km

Address:Heavens Walk, DN4 5HZ
Phone:01302 367337
Classes:4,5,7



Patriot Motors
9.1km

Address:Cemetery Road, S81 9QH
Phone:01909540011
Classes:4



Eastwood Auto Repair Centre
9.2km

Address:174 Fitzwilliam Road, S65 1QA
Phone:01709 374950
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:30pm
Thursday:7:30am4:30pm
Friday:7:30am4:30pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hayselden Enterprises
9.2km

Address:Wath Road, S64 9HD
Phone:01709584410
Classes:4



Viking Testing Station
9.2km

Address:Aldwarke Road, S62 6BZ
Phone:01709 522993
Classes:4



Amj Garage Services
9.2km

Address:Unit 1, S62 6JG
Phone:01709 515373
Classes:1,2,3,4



Amg Automotive Services Limited
9.2km

Address:The Service Centre, DN4 5FB
Phone:01302 554000
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw
9.3km

Address:White Rose Way, DN4 5JH
Phone:01302363311
Classes:4



Stadium Garage
9.3km

Address:Unit 9, DN4 5HX
Phone:01302 363262
Classes:1,2,3,4



Burrows Hyundai
9.3km

Address:Middle Bank, DN4 5JJ
Phone:01302 363544
Classes:4



Perrys Motor Sales Limited
9.4km

Address:Rotherham Road, S60 1TG
Phone:01709828484
Classes:4



Gateway Motor Services
9.4km

Address:Unit 2, S62 6EA
Phone:01709 719000
Classes:4,5,7



C And J Motors
9.4km

Address:Unit 2, S62 6EH
Phone:01709 527246
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hipwell Motor Services Limited
9.5km

Address:Units 2 And 3, DN11 8NE
Phone:01302 750533
Website:hipwellmotorservices.boschauto.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rossington Autocentre
9.5km

Address:Gattison Lane, DN11 0NR
Phone:01302864272
Classes:4



Dave Green Motor Services
9.6km

Address:Unit 3a, S62 6LJ
Phone:01709 528811
Website:www.pug-parts.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jock Sergisons Garage Limited
9.6km

Address:Nelson Street, DN4 5AB
Phone:01302 321238
Website:www.jocksgarage.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Woodman Service Station Limited
9.8km

Address:Warren Vale Road, S64 8UU
Phone:01709873022
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
9.9km

Address:Wellgate/hollowgate, S60 2LE
Phone:01709 373679
Classes:4



D B Motors
9.9km

Address:Unit 5 Brookside Court, S62 6NX
Phone:01709373555
Classes:4



D S Mot Station
10.0km

Address:5 Hillside Court, S61 4RP
Phone:01709 366831
Classes:4



Lees Autos Limited
10.0km

Address:Whitburn Road, DN1 2AT
Phone:01302 367614
Website:www.leesautosltd.co.uk
Classes:4
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



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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