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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington (95 found)
High Tech Autos Ltd
143 Jobs Completed
London
4.3 / 5

KEEPING YOU SAFE ON THE ROAD Worried about an issue with you car? Whether it's an upcoming MOT or Service, or your car needs new breaks, wipers or a whole transmission

London Motor Sports Ltd
2411 Jobs Completed
London
4.2 / 5

London Motor Sports professional garage with great experience in the car industry, based in White-City London W127AH. Our main focus has always been to deliver best qu

Beekay Motors AF
199 Jobs Completed
London
4.4 / 5

We are light motor vehicle engineers with a wide range of diagnostic equipment. all work estimates free. we also carry out on Saturday mornings a free lights, levels and

Sparrowhawk Motors IV LTD
550 Jobs Completed
Chelsea
4.4 / 5

From a convenient location in West London Sparrowhawk motors Garage has been offering a full range of garage services for over 20 years to customers from all over London.

Smith and Hunter MOT Centre and Bodywork
292 Jobs Completed
London
4.0 / 5

Smith and Hunter, Kensington and Chelsea car repair and servicing garage in London is proud to be one of London's oldest fully equipped car repair garages. We offer full

T.J. Kane auto mechanic
53 Jobs Completed
London
5.0 / 5

General car repairs service mot work diagnostic check . all mechanical work undertaken I am a local mechanic Paddington area, 40 years experience, local pick up and deli

Kar Dok
245 Jobs Completed
London
2.7 / 5

We are an independent garage based in Swiss Cottage, London. We have been providing vehicle repair and maintenance services to the local area for over 15 years, so you ca

D.A.T Tyre Supplier Ltd T/A Glenthorne Tyres
246 Jobs Completed
Hammersmith
4.8 / 5

DAT Tyres is a family run business with over 50 years experience in dealing with customer's car needs. We operate from four branches, three in London situated in Kensingt

Central Car Care Ltd
100 Jobs Completed
Kensington
4.8 / 5

"Central Car Care Ltd is well established in Kensington SW7. A family run business who have been operating since 1978 with a genuine interest in quality, honesty and cust

D.A.T Tyre Supplier Ltd T/A Queens Park Tyres
208 Jobs Completed
Lodon
4.7 / 5

DAT Tyres is a family run business with over 50 years experience in dealing with customer's car needs. We operate from four branches, three in London situated in Kensingt

Sloane Services
144 Jobs Completed
London
4.8 / 5

If you are looking for a garage that provides highly experienced mechanics that you can trust, then give us a call. Established in 1977, our family run business has a sup

The Garage West London
29 Jobs Completed
West Kensington
5.0 / 5

We have a 12 ramp Garage/Showroom and MOT Test Centre able to help with MOTs and repairs to all makes of Car or Van and Bikes/Scooters. Established in 2002 in Bramber Roa

Vale car centre
5 Jobs Completed
london
5.0 / 5

We car mechanic and body work we fix almost all type of cars mot diagnos cars pick up and drop off service is also avilable

M AND G Autos Ltd
3 Jobs Completed
Battersea
4.5 / 5

M and G Autos is an MOT testing centre that also provides a general repair and garage service .They have been servicing the SW London area for over 20 years delivering a

GCAP Performance
14 Jobs Completed
London
5.0 / 5

"GCAP Performance is a performance car specialists based in Notting Hill, West London. A family ran business, Gary, the owner, comes from a family with a combined 90

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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 Kensington bookings

4.27

62 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Kensington?

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 Kensington
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£46.57
Vauxhall£46.44
BMW£46.97
Volkswagen£46.37
Mercedes£47.28
Toyota£46.47
Audi£46.54
Nissan£46.05
Peugeot£47.03
MINI£46.63
Renault£46.71
Citroen£46.60
Volvo£46.99

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 29/12/2023 and 28/03/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Kensington

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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