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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Skipton online today with WhoCanFixMyCar.


An MOT test is an annual legal requirement for all cars over 3 years old.


You car MOT ensures car safety, functionality and legality by checking all the vehicle’s major components for faults.


With so many MOT test centres in Skipton on our network, securing a good deal for your MOT test is made simple with WhoCanFixMyCar.


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Top garages for MOT in Skipton (10 found)
Chris Gallaghers
Member since 21 November 2014
Skipton

"We do all aspects work,mot testing and repairs,service and reapirs,all daignostic work.Also recovery.Been in business for 15 years and a mechanic for over 30 years."

Steeton Grove Autocare Ltd.
Member since 20 November 2014
MAIN ROAD

"We have been trading for over 35 years, we do all aspects of work ie mot testing, servicing, tyres, tracking ,exhausts,and all general car repairs"

Vauxhall Keighley
Member since 15 October 2013
Keighley

Welcome to Vauxhall Keighley. Established from a single motor retail dealership in Bristol Street, Birmingham nearly 100 years ago, Bristol Street Motors has grown to bec

Midgley Motor Cars
Member since 03 October 2011
Skipton

"MMC in Skipton in North Yorkshire is a third generation business with over 70 years experience of the motor industry. We stock a large selection of new and used vehicle

TFSmiths Crosshills, Keighley
Member since 10 October 2011
Keighley

"TFSmiths Crosshills, Keighley began 35 years ago in a small single car garage providing body and mechanical repair services. Now TFSmiths Crosshills, Keighley spans 3 si

Skipton Ford
Member since 28 April 2015
Skipton

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Skipton Ford we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing your

RRG Silsden
Member since 29 June 2015
Keighley

<Toyota Centre name> offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensu

Bold Venture Garage
Member since 11 May 2017
Skipton

For all your servicing needs.

C.Smith LTD
Member since 18 June 2019
Skipton

local car mechanics in Skipton, specialising in Volvo's with an experienced workforce with other popular vehicle makes. Repairs, M.O.T &amp; servicing available.

Wilson & Wright Autos
Member since 19 February 2020
Skipton

Wilson&amp;Wright Autos, we are open 6 days a week and are on standby to help with all of your mechanical needs.

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Frequently asked questions
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What is a MOT test?

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months. It ensures that your car is functioning, safe and of course legal to drive.

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How much is an MOT?

The maximum MOT test price that a garage can charge is set by the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Currently, the maximum cost is set at £54.85 for cars and caravans.

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When is my car’s MOT due?

If you have bought a used car recently, an MOT certificate from the previous owner will be included in the documents you receive when you buy the car, this will inform you of the next due date. If you can’t find your certificate, the website www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk will help you find out when your next test is due. If your car is new, it will be required after three years.

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What does a MOT check?

It includes an inspection of the following:

  • Screenwash
  • Wiper blades
  • Beam patterns
  • Exhaust and engine mounts
  • Brake pad levels
  • Suppression joints and brushes
  • Lights
  • Tread depth
  • Suspension levels
  • Corrosion of the suspension mounts
  • Engine exhaust emissions
  • CO2 and CO3 emissions and hydrocarbon emissions
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How can I check my MOT history?

You can check this at https://mot-history.net/. This new government service allows you to check the history of any car from just putting in the vehicle make and registration number.

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What can fail a MOT?

The most common reasons why cars fail their MOT are:

  • worn seatbelts
  • windscreen chips
  • incorrect beam pattern

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  • insufficient tyre tread depth
  • faulty registration plate lamps
  • damaged wiper blades
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What should I do if my car fails its MOT?

You’ll be issued with a VT30 Certificate stating why the car failed. There is no time limit before a retest can be booked, and the garage will normally offer to carry out the required repairs. Therefore, you should undertake any necessary repairs pointed out by the garage to ensure a pass certificate.

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How often should I get a MOT?

Your car should go in for its MOT annually, unless of course it was bought and registered as brand new. If this is the case it is only required after three years of its registration, but after that point it should be taken in yearly like other cars.

Average rating for  MOT in Skipton bookings

4.50

4 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Skipton?

The maximum cost for an MOT is £54.85, garages cannot charge more than this. However, many garages charge less than this, the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com is around £40.


MOT Cost by Car Make in Skipton
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£47.79
Volkswagen£47.65
Vauxhall£48.50
Peugeot£48.27
Audi£46.56
Mercedes£47.76
Nissan£49.07
BMW£48.54
Citroen£48.60
Toyota£48.12
MINI£47.46
Renault£49.43
Volvo£49.65

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Skipton

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months.

You don’t need to take your car for three years if you buy and register it as brand new. However, as soon as the three years are up, it is a legal requirement that you take your car for the test yearly.

A cars roadworthiness will be checked during the MOT, with each major component inspected by a trained professional. A garage has to have authorisation from the DVSA to carry out the test.


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