Can Mobile Mechanics Do MOTs?
FixMyCar discusses whether you can get an MOT test done at home.
Book an MOT nowEllie Dyer-Brown
Monday March 09 2026
3 min read
Using a mobile mechanic can be a game-changer if you don't have time to take your car to the garage, but there are some services that can't be done on your driveway - and an MOT is one of them.
MOT tests have to be carried out at an approved test centre. However, that doesn’t automatically mean mobile mechanics are out of the question. Read on to find out what’s possible and what isn’t.
Can an MOT be done at home?
Unfortunately, you can't get an MOT done at your home or place of work. It requires specialist, calibrated equipment and must be performed by a DVSA-certified tester at an approved testing station. But mobile mechanics can still offer MOTs with collection and delivery.
What are your options?
✅ Book an MOT at a garage and drop the car off yourself.
✅ Find a garage or mobile mechanic that offers a collection and delivery service.
❌ Get an MOT done at home.
How does collection and delivery work?
Some mechanics offer collection and delivery for MOTs. They will collect your car, take it to an official test centre, carry out the MOT, and then deliver it back to you once the test is complete.
How to find garages that offer collection and delivery
When you request MOT quotes, click the 'collection available' filter to ensure you only see garages that will pick up and drop off your vehicle.
Pre-MOT check
While mobile mechanics can't do the test at your home, they can carry out a pre-MOT check to give you the best chance of passing first time.
A pre-MOT check typically looks at:
Lights and indicators: Must be correctly positioned, in good condition and the right colour.
Horn: Must make a continuous sound loud enough to be heard by other road users.
Battery and wiring: Must be secure and in good condition.
Fluids: Must be topped up to the correct level.
Steering and suspension: Must be functional and in good condition.
Brakes: The levers, pedal and brakes must be functional and in good condition.
Tyres: Tread depth must not be below 1.6mm; tyre condition should be good, with no cuts, tears or lumps.
Seat belts: Must be functional and in good condition.
Registration plates: Must be clean, secure and readable from 20 metres away.
Exhaust: Must be secure and free from leaks.
Mirrors: Must be secure and provide an adequate view of the road.
Are mobile mechanics cheaper than garages?
Mobile mechanics are sometimes cheaper than conventional garages due to lower overhead costs, but this isn't always the case. The best way to find out whether the mobile mechanics operating in your local area are cheaper is to compare quotes.
There are many benefits to using a mobile mechanic besides the price, as we discuss here.
You can use FixMyCar's trusted garage network to compare MOT test centres and mechanics based on price, location and reviews.
Average cost of an MOT
| Make | Average price |
|---|---|
| Audi | £46.67 |
| BMW | £46.66 |
| Citroen | £46.22 |
| Ford | £46.60 |
| Mercedes | £48.97 |
| MINI | £46.71 |
| Nissan | £46.66 |
| Peugeot | £46.58 |
| Renault | £46.64 |
| Toyota | £46.75 |
| Vauxhall | £46.54 |
| Volkswagen | £47.33 |
| Volvo | £50.81 |
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Ellie is FixMyCar's Content Manager. She has over three years of experience writing about cars and regularly collaborates with automotive experts to provide trustworthy advice for drivers that is easy understand. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, iNews, The Daily Express and The Sun. She has a BA in English literature and an MA in creative writing from Durham University. Outside of work, Ellie follows F1 and eagerly awaits Ferrari's next era of dominance in the sport. She drives a Suzuki Swift.