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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 Hertford 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 Hertford (74 found)
Collect Service Go
994 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,

Protyre Welwyn
615 Jobs Completed
Welwyn Garden City
4.6 / 5

Welwyn MOT & Service Centre joined the Protyre network in 2015. The centre offers a number of car tyres, van tyres, 4x4 tyres, high performance tyres, MOT's and vehic

Automotive Components Specialist Ltd
2654 Jobs Completed
Cheshunt
4.9 / 5

Welcome to our organisation, our aim is to provide solutions for all your motoring needs with the aim to reduce your cost of ownership of your motor vehicle. We speciali

Formula One Autocentres - Welwyn Garden City
116 Jobs Completed
Welwyn Garden City
5.0 / 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

D & B AUTO CARE
123 Jobs Completed
Hertford
4.0 / 5

Welcome to D&B Autocare in Hertford, we are car repair specialists carrying out all your car servicing needs, we provide a wide range of services. Car servicing in

M & M Motors & sons ltd
1 Job Completed
Hatfield
5.0 / 5

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

Herts And Essex Commercials
58 Jobs Completed
HERTS
2.3 / 5

Car & Van Servicing & Repairs 24 Hour Breakdown Recovery Service

Carsclinic LTD auto body repair
7 Job Completed
Cheshunt
5.0 / 5

Carsclinic ltd auto body repair is located Cheshunt, unit b, 5 Fieldings Rd., EN8 9TL. All bodywork, metalwork and spray work undertaken. Insurance work welcome. Previous

Approved Motor Company Ltd
125 Jobs Completed
Cheshunt
4.8 / 5

We are committed to providing you with dealership quality workmanship without the associated price tag and that your warranty will always remain protected. We can assure

AT Autocare Ltd
15 Job Completed
Hoddeson
5.0 / 5

A.T Autocare Ltd provided a professional and genuine garage service to our customers and we have built a reputation for quality workmanship at competitive prices We deal

Weatherwhites
16 Jobs Completed
Nazeing
3.5 / 5

We are a family run local business that has occupied the same site for 40 years. We offer all workhsop services, including but not limited to; Free code reading Diagn

Caxton Hill Motors Ltd
5 Jobs Completed
Hertford
5.0 / 5

Caxton Hill Motors are an independent, family run business offering a wide range of services for all servicing, repairs, general maintenance and MOT of your vehicle. W

CHRISTOU MOTOR SERVICES
3 Job Completed
Cheshunt
5.0 / 5

WE OFFER FREE Winter INSPECTIONS ON ALL CARS AND VANS. WE CARRY OUT REPAIRS ON ALL CARS AND VANS AND WE SPECIALIZE ON MERCEDES BENZ. GET 15% OFF FOR COMING THROUGH wh

D&Ls Autos Ltd
12 Jobs Completed
hertford
4.8 / 5

"We are a newly opened business in Mead lane in Hertford. At D&Ls AUTO's we fix all types of cars and vans, we will try to beat any genuine price. new customers 10 pe

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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 Hertford bookings

4.53

40 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Hertford?

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 Hertford
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£45.76
Vauxhall£45.55
Volkswagen£45.50
BMW£46.36
Mercedes£46.27
Audi£45.72
Toyota£45.37
Nissan£45.14
Peugeot£47.05
MINI£45.65
Renault£45.76
Citroen£44.15
Volvo£46.32

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

Booking a car MOT test in Hertford

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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