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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in East Retford 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 East Retford 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 East Retford (4 found)
Graham Denman Autoservices
Member since 20 February 2012
Retford

"We first opened for business in 1987, and have been serving Retford, and the surrounding area ever since.We offer a full range of services, ranging from Servicing, Mots

ST performance LTD
Member since 27 February 2012
Retford

"Auto servicing and accident body repairsWe do recovery, repairs , servicing, exhausts , body repairs,"

Honda Retford
Member since 15 October 2013
Retford

Welcome to Honda Retford. Established from a single motor retail dealership in Bristol Street, Birmingham nearly 100 years ago, Bristol Street Motors has grown to become

Perrys Retford
Member since 17 June 2015
Retford

We want our customers to feel safe and secure, and we achieve this by offering the Perrys Promise on all our used cars for sale. It’s our peace of mind guarantee for you

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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.

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How much does a car MOT cost in East Retford?

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 East Retford
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£41.69
Vauxhall£41.78
BMW£41.71
Mercedes£41.88
Volkswagen£41.88
Audi£41.77
Peugeot£41.74
Renault£41.15
Toyota£42.24
Nissan£41.62
MINI£41.78
Citroen£41.12
Volvo£41.84

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 25/01/2024 and 24/04/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in East Retford

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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