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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 Harpenden 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 Harpenden (105 found)
SWH AUTOMOTIVE LTD
25 Jobs Completed
Luton
5.0 / 5

Protyre Hemel Hempstead
703 Jobs Completed
Hemel Hempstead
4.1 / 5

Kipling Motorist Centre Hemel Hempstead was relocated to its current site Unit 5, Maylands Avenue in 2008. The centre was officially opened in a grand opening ceremony by

Collect Service Go
995 Jobs Completed
Welwyn Garden City
4.5 / 5

We are a professional reliable garage. Customer satisfaction and vehicle safety is an our main priority! All repair work comes with 1 years parts and labour warranty,

Parkway Garage LTD
703 Jobs Completed
Luton
3.7 / 5

Garage Services and MOT's at Very Competitive Prices MOT's, Servicing, Repairs, Cambelt's, Clutches, Tyres, Diagnostics and much much more. Luton's MOT, service and r

Formula One Autocentres - St Albans
688 Jobs Completed
St Albans
3.7 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Formula One Autocentres - Hemel Hempstead
382 Jobs Completed
Hemel Hempstead
2.5 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Shah Autos LTD
24 Jobs Completed
Luton
3.5 / 5

MPD Evolution Ltd
434 Jobs Completed
Hertfordshire
4.8 / 5

MPD Evolution was formed in 2017 by three car enthusiasts who saw the potential in helping motorists achieve the best performance from their cars and vans. Everybody wash

Ranger Tyres Auto Centre
1 Job Completed
Luton
5.0 / 5

David Thomas Garages
8 Jobs Completed
Hitchin
3.8 / 5

David Thomas trained as a vehicle mechanic at a local main dealer and progressed to service manager. He left there and joined Alfa Romeo as a car tester ultimately assumi

Hertfordshire Vehicle Services
192 Jobs Completed
Hatfield
4.7 / 5

Fast, professional and reliable service for the motorists of Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and surrounding areas. Mechanical repairs and servicing undertaken on

A & K Motors
64 Jobs Completed
Luton
3.7 / 5

we are based in Luton with qualified mechanics and a friendly management who is able to do all mechanical works, MOT ,body works , Welding, tyre, brakes, service etc. po

TTINTS AUTOCENTRE
85 Jobs Completed
Luton
4.6 / 5

We offer a wide range of vehicular products and services. , Give us a call or pay us a visit. Our friendly staff are always ready and happy to answer your questions. All

Bismillah Garage Services Ltd
124 Jobs Completed
Luton
4.2 / 5

Bismillah Garage Services is a family business, well established and respected MOT & car service garage in Luton also supplying replacement automotive parts such as e

A5 Autobody
133 Jobs Completed
Dunstable
4.8 / 5

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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 Harpenden bookings

4.75

53 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Harpenden?

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 Harpenden
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£44.90
Vauxhall£45.31
Mercedes£46.73
Volkswagen£45.52
BMW£45.39
Toyota£45.80
Nissan£44.89
Audi£45.52
Peugeot£45.19
Renault£45.79
Citroen£45.51
MINI£44.68
Volvo£45.11

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 30/12/2023 and 29/03/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Harpenden

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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