Book your car MOT test online

You can check your vehicle's MOT history by entering your vehicle registration details onto the Government website.

An MOT test costs £54.85 at Macklin Motors. Our qualified MOT testers carry out all tests. You will receive a Free Vehicle Health Check and a wash and vacuum as part of the package.

While you wait for your MOT test to be completed you can also take advantage of complimentary refreshments and customer Wi-Fi.

During an MOT test, technicians will look at important items on your vehicle, to make sure that they meet legal and environmental standards, including:

• Body and structure
• Fuel system
• Exhaust emissions
• Steering and suspension
• Brakes
• Electrical wiring and battery
• Lights
• Registration plates

You will also receive a free vehicle health check, as well as a wash and vacuum as part of the service.

Understanding which MOT class your vehicle falls into is important to book the correct MOT. Find which class your vehicle falls into below:

Class 1

• Motorcycles with or without sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)

Class 2

• Motorcycles with or without sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)

Class 3

• Three wheeled vehicles up to 450kg unladen weight

Class 4

• Three wheeled vehicles over 450kg unladen weight
• Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)
• Motor caravans
• Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)
• Dual purpose vehicles
• Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)
• Ambulances and taxis
• Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)
• Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)

Class 4a

• Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check

Class 5

• Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)
• Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)
• Play buses

Class 5a

• Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check
• Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check

Class 7

• Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)

An MOT certificate is valid for one year from the date of your last MOT test.

If your vehicle fails its MOT test, you will be given a document by your service advisor listing the reasons for the failure and advice on the next steps.

You must not drive your vehicle until any repairs are completed and a retest is conducted. If any 'minor' or 'advisory' problems are found, you can still take your vehicle away if your current MOT certificate is valid.

You can risk a fine of up to £2,500, a driving ban and 3 penalty points on your licence if you are found to be driving a vehicle that has a 'dangerous' problem identified during its MOT.

You may be charged for an MOT retest, depending on the circumstances.

If any repairs are completed at the test centre and a retest is carried out during 10 working days, you will only need a partial retest which you won't need to pay for.

You will however be charged a partial retest free if you take your vehicle away from the test centre for repairs and bring it back for a retest within 10 working days.

You can book your vehicle's MOT one month (minus a day) before it's due and keep the renewal date listed on your current MOT certificate.

Yes, MOT tests and services are different - an MOT test is legally required by the Government on cars over three years old to make sure it is meeting road safety and environmental standards.

It's important to remember that an MOT test only guarantees the safety of your car on the day it is tested.

A service can provide a long-term safety guarantee by following recommended guidance set out by the vehicle's manufacturer.

A Macklin Motors Priority Service Plan lets you take control of your car maintenance costs.

Our all-inclusive package covers servicing, parts, labour, and MOTs for three years with affordable monthly payments, letting you take advantage of up to 25% savings on standard servicing costs.