An MOT is a compulsory annual inspection established by the Ministry of Transport (now the Department for Transport) in 1960. Initially only for vehicles over 10 years old and covering lights, brakes and steering it has evolved over the years to cover all vehicles over 3 years old and over 200 individual items.

In the event of your vehicle not meeting the requirements you will be issued with a document listing the items that need attention, we can offer guidance on what is required to remedy the defects. When the defects have been rectified the vehicle should be represented to the same test station. If the vehicle is presented for retest within 10 working days, then only a partial retest is required. After this time, another MOT will have to be carried out.

In the event of your vehicle not meeting the requirements you will be issued with a document listing the items that need attention, we can offer guidance on what is required to remedy the defects. When the defects have been rectified the vehicle should be represented to the same test station. If the vehicle is presented for retest within 10 working days, then only a partial retest is required. After this time, another MOT will have to be carried out.

We can provide you with a copy of the certificate. If the vehicle was tested by us simply tell us the registration number and last 6 digits of the chassis number. If tested elsewhere, please bring along the V5 registration document. There is a £10 fee for a duplicate.

The current maximum price of an MOT is £54.85. Our discounted price is £40.

Depending on the age and condition of the vehicle it can take between 30-45 minutes.

No. However you should have any defects rectified as soon as possible to avoid driving an un-roadworthy vehicle.

Your vehicle can be tested 1 month before the expiry date. The new certificate will expire 12 months from the original expiry date.

We will require access to all areas of the vehicle so please bring keys to open all doors and fuel cap if applicable. Whilst not essential it is advisable to bring either the old MOT or the V5 registration document.