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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.


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Top garages for MOT in Hemel Hempstead (70 found)
Protyre Hemel Hempstead
697 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

Active Tyres,Servicing & MOT
307 Jobs Completed
Chesham
4.7 / 5

We're open 6-days-a-week: Monday - Friday : 8.30am - 6pm Saturdays: 8:30am - 5pm Sundays: CLOSED We are, above all, local people in local garages. Our commitment to

Formula One Autocentres - Hemel Hempstead
380 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

Nash Mills MOT & Service Centre
139 Jobs Completed
Hemel Hempstead
3.8 / 5

At Nash Mills we are a young and progressive company located on the boundaries of Hemel Hempstead and further afield, such as in - St. Albans - Watford - Hatfield

Auto Mobile Motor Group
27 Jobs Completed
London
4.6 / 5

At Auto Mobile Motor Group, we have been offering convenience and reliability by providing a mobile vehicle repair service in London, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. W

The Motorwerks
61 Jobs Completed
Flaunden
4.6 / 5

"We are a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda Specialist offering Diagnostics, OEM standard service & repair on everything from the VAG stable. Using genuine parts or

Imperial Auto Services Ltd
8 Jobs Completed
Kings Langley
4.5 / 5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

A5 Autobody
133 Jobs Completed
Dunstable
4.8 / 5

A5 Autobody

SJC Automotive
44 Jobs Completed
kings langley hemel hempstead
4.8 / 5

Here at SJC Automotive we offer servicing repairs and diagnostics without breaking the bank. We are main dealer trained and carry out work to the highest standards.We spe

W M Couper Limited
2 Job Completed
ST ALBANS
5.0 / 5

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

Chittenden Autos
32 Jobs Completed
St Albans
4.9 / 5

Chittenden Autos (The Friendly Professionals) have been established in St.Albans for over 35 years with over 160 years combined experience in the motor trade. We are prou

Steven Eagell Toyota (St Albans)
1 Job Completed
St Albans
5.0 / 5

Steven Eagell Toyota St Albans offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on ha

Hardings, Hemel Hempstead
13 Job Completed
Hemel Hempstead
4.0 / 5

We are a Renault Specialist with the knowledge, specific tooling and diagnostic equipment to efficiently repair and maintain all Renault vehicles. Competitive service and

Mechanix2You
4 Jobs Completed
hemel hempstead
3.5 / 5

We are a mobile mechanic service, we come to you at there home or place of work to make it easy for our customers, we pride ourself on our professionalism and honesty. W

Latimer Garage Services Ltd
12 Jobs Completed
CHESHAM
5.0 / 5

An established local garage whose aim is to build good customer relationships. We know that you want to keep your car on the road without spending huge amounts of your h

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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 Hemel Hempstead bookings

4.41

32 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Hemel Hempstead?

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 Hemel Hempstead
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£44.75
Vauxhall£45.16
Volkswagen£45.50
Mercedes£46.48
BMW£45.29
Audi£45.19
Nissan£45.85
Toyota£45.66
Peugeot£44.79
MINI£45.03
Citroen£46.50
Renault£44.94
Volvo£45.22

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/12/2023 and 19/03/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Hemel Hempstead

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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