Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SG11 1NY 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 SG11 1NY

We managed to find 37 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your SG11 1NY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Hadham Motor Company
3.1km

Address:Little Hadham Service Station, SG11 2DX
Phone:01279776161
Classes:4



Hadham Garage
3.5km

Address:Widford Road, SG10 6AT
Phone:01279842751
Classes:4



Hunsdon Garage
7.1km

Address:79 High Street, SG12 8NJ
Phone:01279 842532
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
7.3km

Address:13 Northgate End, CM23 2ET
Phone:01279653365
Classes:4



Matts Auto Repair Services
7.3km

Address:26 Northgate End, CM23 2EU
Phone:01279 653494
Website:www.mattsautorepairservices.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
7.5km

Address:95 South Street, CM23 3AL
Phone:01279658110
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
7.5km

Address:111 South Street, CM23 3AR
Phone:01279 757572
Website:www.national.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Station Garage
7.8km

Address:50 London Road, CM23 5NF
Phone:01279507175
Classes:1,2,4



Thorley Motors Ltd
7.8km

Address:London Road, CM23 4AL
Phone:01279 655855
Website:www.thorleymotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



D C Butler Motorcycyles Limited
7.9km

Address:3 Twyford Business Centre, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 659840
Classes:1,2



A J Dedman Garage Service Ltd
7.9km

Address:Unit 7, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 758844
Website:www.dedmangarage.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



D R Autos
7.9km

Address:Unit 9 Twyford Business Centre, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 506666
Classes:4



All Klasse Autos Ltd
7.9km

Address:Unit 29, Twyford Business Centre, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 508809
Classes:4



Hilton Suzuki
8.0km

Address:London Road, CM23 4AU
Phone:01279 466774
Website:www.hiltonsuzuki.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



Elms Stansted
8.2km

Address:Stansted Road, CM23 2BT
Phone:01279 755906
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Bishops Stortford
8.2km

Address:Unit 1, CM23 2BT
Phone:01279 719333
Classes:4



Gates Of Stortford
8.3km

Address:295-297 Stansted Road, CM23 2BU
Phone:01279652214
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.3km

Address:Unit 3, CM23 2TU
Phone:01279466536
Classes:4



Orchard Works Garage
8.4km

Address:Unit 3, CM21 0NG
Phone:01279 723371
Website:www.orchardworksgarage.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



Hills Of Bishops Stortford
8.5km

Address:200-210 Dunmow Road, CM23 5HW
Phone:01279654335
Classes:4



Stortford Performance Tyres
8.5km

Address:1 Myson Way, CM23 5JZ
Phone:01279 466466
Classes:4,5,7



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Bishops Stortford)
8.5km

Address:105 Dunmow Road, CM23 5HQ
Phone:01279 507915
Classes:4



Rowland Ridgwell Limited
8.6km

Address:Woodview Garage, CM23 5PS
Phone:01279654408
Classes:4,5,7



M J Warner Newmarket Motors Ltd
8.6km

Address:Hare Street, SG9 0EA
Phone:01763289472
Classes:4



Hilton Coachworks
8.6km

Address:Hilton Coachworks, CM23 5PJ
Phone:01279 757060
Classes:4



Simon Light Ltd
8.7km

Address:Ware Garage, SG12 7AQ
Phone:01920423342
Classes:4



Star Street Garage Ltd
8.8km

Address:Unit 3, SG12 7AN
Phone:01920 487176
Classes:4



Howe Engineering
8.9km

Address:Stones Cross, SG9 0DY
Phone:01763 289521
Classes:4



D J Rover
8.9km

Address:Swains Mill, SG12 9PY
Phone:01920 465431
Website:www.djgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autocare (Ware) Ltd
9.0km

Address:Autocare (Ware) Ltd, SG12 0AD
Phone:01920 465951
Classes:4



Autofix (Buntingford) Ltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 5, SG9 9JS
Phone:01763 273800
Classes:1,2,4



G & G Automotive Limited
9.2km

Address:Unit 1, SG12 9QQ
Phone:01920 469759
Classes:4,7



Ians Auto Services
9.2km

Address:The Dairy Farm, CM22 7PX
Phone:01279 724534
Website:iansautoservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



D Bonney & Sons
9.3km

Address:34 The Street, CM23 1DQ
Phone:01279813315
Classes:4



Range Vehicle Centre Llp
9.8km

Address:Unit 5, SG12 8EB
Phone:01920 872070
Classes:4,7



European Cars
9.9km

Address:Adam & Eve Service Station, SG9 9DL
Phone:01763 271128
Classes:4,7



Maltings Garage
9.9km

Address:Station Road, CM21 9JX
Phone:01279723671
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
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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