Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SA1 6SF 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 SA1 6SF

We managed to find 94 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your SA1 6SF. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Bt Fleet Limited
0.5km

Address:Swansea Garage, SA1 6SB
Phone:01792584926
Classes:4,7



Meadow Street Motors Ltd
0.8km

Address:D L Motors, SA1 6RZ
Phone:01792581800
Classes:4



Mills Motors Limited
0.8km

Address:Meadow Street, SA1 6RZ
Phone:01792561124
Classes:3,4



Watts Truck & Van (Swansea) Ltd
0.8km

Address:Unit 43, SA5 8LG
Phone:01792 582255
Website:www.swanseatrucks.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am10:00pm
Thursday:7:00am10:00pm
Friday:7:00am10:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



K H M
1.1km

Address:449 Middle Road, SA5 8EH
Phone:01792 586144
Classes:4



Mistermatic Limited
1.3km

Address:Unit 3 Fforest Business Centre, SA5 4DH
Phone:01792 589469
Classes:4



Martins Garage
1.3km

Address:R/o 1021 Carmarthen Road, SA5 4AF
Phone:01792 586480
Classes:4



White Line Mot Centre
1.3km

Address:R/o 1033 Carmarthen Road, SA5 4AF
Phone:01792586148
Classes:4



Ken Williams Motors
1.4km

Address:Unit 2 Old Northgate Factory, SA5 4HD
Phone:01792587605
Classes:4,7



T & J Autos Ltd
1.5km

Address:479 Carmarthen Road, SA5 8LL
Phone:01792 578972
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
1.5km

Address:511 Carmarthen Road, SA5 8LL
Phone:01792585085
Classes:4



Interserve Site Services
1.6km

Address:Interserve Site Services, SA5 8LT
Phone:07810181348
Classes:4,5,7



J T's Motorcycles Ltd
1.7km

Address:Unit 1, SA5 8LD
Phone:01792461776
Classes:1,2



L H Trainer & Son Limited
1.7km

Address:375 Carmarthen Road, SA5 8LW
Phone:01792651474
Classes:4



Roger Blackmore
1.8km

Address:161 Gower Road, SA2 9JH
Phone:01792 208866
Classes:4



Manselton Mot Centre Limited
2.0km

Address:Unit 2 Cambrian Yard, SA5 8NX
Phone:01792458046
Classes:4



Harris Brothers Tyres
2.1km

Address:112 Ystrad Road, SA5 4NE
Phone:01792 580001
Website:www.protyre.co.uk
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:8:00am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Tancock Motors
2.4km

Address:18 Nicholl Street, SA1 4HF
Phone:01792 461449
Website:www.tancockmotors.co.uk
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Guild Motor Services
2.5km

Address:R/o 58/62 St Helens Rd, SA1 4BE
Phone:01792 648876
Website:www.guildmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4



D J Services The Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:Unit 3a, SA5 9JX
Phone:01792 468092
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



J R E Motors
2.6km

Address:Vehicle Service Centre, SA1 3HY
Phone:01792651653
Classes:4



D J Autos (Swansea) Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 4a, SA1 2AY
Phone:01792642920
Classes:4



P W And E K Harris Mot Station
2.7km

Address:11-15 Ebenezer Street, SA1 5BG
Phone:01792 475530
Classes:4,5,7



S P B Motor Centre
3.0km

Address:Maliphant Street, SA1 2HH
Phone:01792456738
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.0km

Address:139 Neath Road, SA1 2LG
Phone:01792456379
Classes:4



Hafod Mot Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 2, SA1 2LF
Phone:01792655454
Classes:4



Panda Motors Swansea Ltd
3.0km

Address:Cwm Level Road, SA1 2PG
Phone:01792648946
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.1km

Address:Unit 1, SA01 8AP
Phone:01792 475861
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sa1 Mot Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:18-20 Morfa Road, SA1 2EN
Phone:01792 645306
Website:sa1motcentre-swansea.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
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



J M Auto Repairs
3.3km

Address:Unit 6, SA1 2NT
Phone:01792 793844
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.3km

Address:1 - 3 York Street, SA1 3LZ
Phone:01792651491
Classes:4



The Battery Centre Limited
3.3km

Address:Neath Road, SA1 2JG
Phone:01792774528/774529
Classes:4



C E M Day Ltd
3.7km

Address:Swansea Road, SA4 4LL
Phone:01792222128
Classes:4



A & A Electrical & Sons Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 27, SA1 8QY
Phone:01792 466711
Classes:4



Sinclair Volkswagen Swansea
4.1km

Address:Langdon Road, SA1 8QY
Phone:01792 894951
Classes:4



Sinclair Garages Ltd
4.1km

Address:Swansea Audi, SA1 8QY
Phone:01792 306600
Classes:4



S G Swansea
4.1km

Address:Sinclair Garages (Newport) Ltd, SA1 8QY
Phone:01792 479400
Classes:4



F R F Motors Ltd
4.3km

Address:Neath Road, SA6 8JR
Phone:01792310111
Classes:4



C E M Day Ltd
4.4km

Address:The Truck Centre, SA6 8HR
Phone:01792 310410
Website:www.days.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



C E M Day Ltd
4.4km

Address:Car Division, SA6 8HR
Phone:01792616022
Classes:4



Sunnyside Autos (Gorseinon) Ltd
4.4km

Address:Phoenix Way, SA4 9WF
Phone:01792 893348
Classes:4



Hughes And Williams
4.5km

Address:Cross Garage, SA4 1AQ
Phone:01792 891745
Classes:4



R J F Motors
4.5km

Address:172 Bonymaen Road, SA1 7AR
Phone:01792645466
Classes:4



F R F Volvo
4.6km

Address:The Volvo Centre, SA6 8RJ
Phone:01792310999
Classes:4



M & P Direct
4.6km

Address:Phoenix Way, SA4 1HN
Phone:01792224469
Classes:1,2



S P B Motor Centre
4.7km

Address:Coppermill Garage, SA6 8HL
Phone:01792701993
Classes:4



Penllergaer Mot Centre Ltd
4.7km

Address:City One Buildings, SA4 9GE
Phone:01792 893361
Classes:4



Penllergaer Tyre & Service Centre Ltd
4.7km

Address:Gorseinon Rd, SA4 9GE
Phone:01792 899400
Classes:4,7



Sinclair Garages Ltd
4.7km

Address:Gorseinon Road, SA4 9GW
Phone:0179222299
Classes:4,7



F R F South Wales Ltd
4.8km

Address:Neath Road, SA6 8HF
Phone:01792 310200
Website:www.frftoyota.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Sinclair Skoda
4.8km

Address:Sinclair Skoda, SA7 9FJ
Phone:01792 797500
Classes:4



Brown Gates Garage
4.8km

Address:R/o 730 Gower Road, SA2 7HQ
Phone:01792203993
Classes:4



M G R Motors Limited
4.9km

Address:Units A & B Beaufort Yard, SA6 8EY
Phone:01792799699
Classes:4



Fendrod Mot Centre Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit 3 Parc Landwr, SA6 8RD
Phone:01792 700001
Website:www.fendrodmot.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:8:00am1:00pm



Swansea Smart Centre
5.0km

Address:92-96 Martin Street, SA6 7BL
Phone:01792 791911
Website:www.cheapmotswansea.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Toprgrade Mot Centre
5.1km

Address:Swansea Road, SA4 4AS
Phone:01792 897575
Website:www.vwswansea.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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bassetts Honda
5.1km

Address:Valley Way Enterprise Park, SA6 8QX
Phone:01792 310700
Website:www.bassetts-honda.co.uk
Classes:4



Niss-Tec Ltd
5.1km

Address:4 Ynys Court, SA6 8QN
Phone:01792 790760
Classes:4



Chequered Flag Motors
5.2km

Address:Swansea Road, SA4 2AS
Phone:01792898864
Classes:4



Civic Rescue Limited
5.4km

Address:Civic Rescue Limited, SA6 8QF
Phone:01792 700007
Website:www.civicmotoringservices.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Darglen Motors Limited
5.4km

Address:R/o Wychtree Service Station, SA6 8EF
Phone:01792 774303
Website:www.darglenmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
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



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Gorseinon)
5.4km

Address:Ats Euromaster Ltd, SA4 4DL
Phone:01792 892364
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone
5.4km

Address:Valley Way, SA6 8QP
Phone:01792 791562
Classes:4



C E M Day Ltd
5.4km

Address:Valley Way, SA6 8QP
Phone:01792 224700
Website:www.days.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:11:00am4:00pm



Turners Mot Centre
5.4km

Address:Unit 1b, SA4 4AL
Phone:01792895551
Classes:4,7



M And J Motors Limited
5.4km

Address:St Davids Way, SA6 8QL
Phone:01792796925
Classes:4,5,7



W G Davies Landore Ltd
5.4km

Address:Unit 11 St David Road, SA6 8QL
Phone:01792 795705
Classes:4,7



Gem Autocentres Ltd
5.5km

Address:10 Sway Road, SA6 6HT
Phone:01792794684
Classes:4



Dragon Mot Centre
5.5km

Address:Unit 9 Dragon Auto Centre, SA7 9FU
Phone:01792 773737
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



K D Autos Swansea
5.6km

Address:Unit 5 Phoenix Business Park, SA7 9EH
Phone:01792 792735
Classes:4



City Electro Diesel Services
5.7km

Address:Nantyffin Road South, SA7 9RG
Phone:01792 792010
Website:www.cityelectrodiesel.com
Classes:4,5,7



David Coe Auto Engineering
5.8km

Address:Cecil Road, SA4 4BY
Phone:01792 896653
Classes:4



Renault Swansea
5.9km

Address:Fendrod Way, SA7 9DG
Phone:01792495000
Classes:4



Euro Commercials (South Wales) Ltd
6.0km

Address:Euro Commercials South Wales Ltd, SA1 7DA
Phone:01792 526526
Website:www.eurocommercials.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:Open24
Tuesday:Open24
Wednesday:Open24
Thursday:Open24
Friday:Open24
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



William Cooze Motors
6.1km

Address:Unit 2 St Lukes Court, SA1 7ER
Phone:01792799177
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
6.1km

Address:Unit 1, SA7 9AG
Phone:01792774664
Classes:4,7



Safeway Mot's
6.5km

Address:Autofix Service Centre, Bevans Garage, SA7 9AP
Phone:01792816769
Classes:4



Pontlliw Service Station
6.6km

Address:81 Swansea Road, SA4 9EF
Phone:01792 892020
Website:www.swanseamot.co.uk
Classes:4



T W K Thomas And Son Limited
6.7km

Address:Cwm Garage, SA7 9AU
Phone:01792772549
Classes:4,5,7



Northway Garage
6.8km

Address:16 Northway, SA3 3JN
Phone:01792232432
Classes:4



Lenhest Motors Ltd
6.9km

Address:Newton Garage, SA3 4ST
Phone:01792 366378
Classes:4



Castle Garage
7.2km

Address:5 Castle Street, SA4 6TU
Phone:01792 892277
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



H J Phillips & Son Ltd
8.5km

Address:Bynea Service Station, SA14 9TD
Phone:01554 772087
Website:www.hjphillipspeugeot.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Clydach Autocentre
8.5km

Address:Unit 4, SA6 5AT
Phone:01792 849014
Classes:1,2,4



Birchgrove Garage
8.5km

Address:311 Birchgrove Road, SA7 9NA
Phone:01792411049
Classes:4



Ashleys Autos Ltd
9.1km

Address:Yspitty Service Station, SA14 9ST
Phone:01554751675
Classes:1,2,3,4



J & J Motors Limited
9.1km

Address:Sidings Terrace, SA10 6RF
Phone:01792 812222
Website:www.jjmotors.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Pontarddulais Mot Centre
9.1km

Address:113 Bolgoed Road, SA4 1JP
Phone:01792884744
Classes:4



Taylors Mot & Service Centre
9.2km

Address:36 Down Street, SA6 5HA
Phone:01792 843222
Classes:4



Motor Star
9.4km

Address:Unit 7, SA10 6RP
Phone:01792812180
Classes:4,7



Clydach Mot Centre
9.7km

Address:East End Garage, SA6 5PZ
Phone:01792 844847
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:6:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:6:00am5:30pm
Thursday:6:00am5:30pm
Friday:6:00am5:30pm
Saturday:7:00am12:30pm
Sunday:9:00am12:00pm



P & T Autos
9.7km

Address:Evelyn Road Garage, SA10 6NE
Phone:01792815656
Classes:4



L And I Motors
9.9km

Address:Bridge Street, SA14 8TN
Phone:01554820765
Classes:4



Auto Electrical Services Skewen Limited
10.0km

Address:Picton Road, SA10 6UN
Phone:01792 817510
Website:autoelectricalservicesskewen.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



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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