We offer a friendly and efficient MOT service on a wide range of vehicles in our independant MOT test bay
Contact usAt £50, we offer a competitively priced MOT test, and should your vehicle fail, this includes a free re-test within 14 days.
The MOT tests some important items on your vehicle to check that they meet the legal standards.
It isn’t the same as having your vehicle serviced and doesn’t check its general mechanical condition.
The test doesn’t cover the condition of the:
These are some of the important parts of your car that will be checked in the MOT.
Parts checked in the MOT
These will be inspected to check that:
Towbars will be inspected for:
The MOT tester will also check that:
The fuel system will be inspected to check that:
You should make sure that the key is available as the fuel cap will need to be opened.
The vehicle will be inspected, depending on the age and fuel type of the vehicle, to check that it meets the rules for exhaust emissions.
The MOT tester will refuse to test your vehicle if they think that the smoke test may damage your engine. You should tell them at the start of the MOT if you think this may happen.
To reduce the possibility of damage and increase the chances of passing, you should:
The exhaust system will be inspected to check that:
The vehicle will be inspected to check that:
The malfunction indicator lamps (MILs) or dashboard warning lights will be checked for the:
These will be inspected to check that:
These will be inspected to check that:
The vehicle will be inspected to check for the minimum number of mirrors, their condition and security. Indirect vision devices will also inspected.
The vehicle will be inspected to check that the boot or tailgate can be closed properly.
These will be inspected to check:
The MILs or dashboard warning lights will also be checked for the ABS, ESC, electronic park brake and brake fluid warning lights.
These will be inspected to check for:
Spare wheels and tyres are not inspected.
Vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2012 will be checked to make sure the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) MIL is working.
These will be inspected to check for:
These will be inspected to check:
This will be inspected to check that it closes securely.
These will be inspected to check that they work properly so the driver has a clear view of the road.
The windscreen will be inspected to check for:
This will be inspected to check:
These will be inspected to check:
The MILs or dashboard warning lights will also be checked for the electronic power steering and steering lock.
The VIN will be on vehicles first used on or after 1 August 1980. Your car will be inspected to check that a single VIN is displayed, except on multistage build vehicles (eg van conversion, BMW, Alpina etc).
Visible electrical wiring and the battery will be checked.
The MOT inspection manual tells you:
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We offer the same specialist M.O.T. service that we do for other types of vehicle. We use a dedicated bay that is fully equipped to deal with all two wheelers from a Vespa to a Rocket 3.
At £30, we offer a competitively priced MOT test, and should your motorcycle fail, this includes a free re-test within 14 days.
We have been proudly serving the community for over 40 years. In this time, we've expanded into a larger and newer garage, offering a fast, friendly and reliable service in our independant bay.
When you book your vehicle for an MOT you are welcome to wait in our waiting room while we complete the test, or if you wish you can leave your vehicle with us allowing you to pick up your vehicle when it is convenient for you.
CONTACT USOpening times | |
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Monday | 07:45- 17:00 |
Tuesday | 07:45 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 07:45 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 07:45 - 17:00 |
Friday | 07:45 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 07:45 - 13:00 |
Sunday | Closed |