MOT

MOT Testing

Price: £54.85

Duration: Up to 1 hour

The MOT is a yearly safety check that most cars need once they’re three years old. It’s different from a service. A service keeps your car running well, while the MOT checks it meets the minimum legal standard to be on the road.


How often	Every 12 months
First MOT	When your car turns 3 years old
Is it a legal requirement?	Yes, you need a valid MOT to drive on public roads
Fines	Up to £1,000 for no MOT, or up to £2,500 if the car is dangerous

What gets checked

The MOT is a visual inspection. The tester won’t take the car apart or replace any parts during the test.

Lights & signals: Exterior lights must work, be the right colour and point the right way.
Tyres & wheels: Condition, size and fitment, plus a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.
Brakes: Tested for efficiency and balance, and checked visually where possible.
Steering & suspension: Checked for wear, leaks and secure mounting.
Body & structure: No heavy corrosion or sharp edges.
Driver’s view: Windscreen, wipers, washers and mirrors.
Exhaust & emissions: Secure, not leaking, and within the limits for smoke and gases.
Safety features: Seatbelts, airbags and warning lights all working as they should.

Your MOT results explained

Result	What it means
Pass	Your car meets the legal standard.
Advisory	Passed, but some parts are close to their limit and will need looking at soon.
Minor	A small fault that should be fixed soon, but it won’t fail the car.
Major	A fail. The fault must be repaired before the car can pass.
Dangerous	A fail. The car can’t be driven away until it’s fixed.

If your car fails, we’ll talk you through what needs doing and give you a price before any work starts.

Request a call back

Leave your details and the day you would ideally like the work done, and our reception team will call you back to discuss it and book you in.

Please note this is not a booking. Your preferred date is a suggestion only and is not confirmed until we have spoken to you.