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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 Hastings 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 Hastings (38 found)
St Leonards Test Centre
93 Jobs Completed
East Sussex
5.0 / 5

Carma Autocare
234 Jobs Completed
St Leonards on Sea
4.9 / 5

Carma Autocare do general car diagnostics and repairs. We understand the weight of recommendation in our trade, especially a bad one.This is why we make sure the customer

GM AUTOCENTRE
17 Job Completed
ninfield
5.0 / 5

we are a family run buisness, we specialise in all german vehcles, we have all the latest diagnostic equipment and also all the best knowledge we take care of our custome

Formula One Autocentres - Bexhill
117 Jobs Completed
Bexhill-On-Sea
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

Hastings Vehicle Repairs
19 Jobs Completed
Hastings
5.0 / 5

I'm a sole trader, been in the business over 40 years, I pride myself in giving an honest approach to customers and their Repairs at a fair price. Experienced in all mak

Formula One Autocentres - Hastings
275 Jobs Completed
Hastings
3.6 / 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

MBC VEHICLE SOLUTIONS
9 Jobs Completed
Bexhill-on-Sea
5.0 / 5

Im ex ambulance service vehicle technician and up until recently a greenflag breakdown technician based in east sussex I have van kitted out for mobile work and a phoen

Coastal Car Tec - Established 1936
6 Jobs Completed
St. Leonards On Sea
5.0 / 5

Probably the cheapest in town. Auto Electrical, Petrol and Diesel Specialist. All Makes. Mobile mechanic with full workshop facilities available. Family run since 1936. S

Scants Motor Services Ltd
1 Job Completed
Bexhill On Sea
5.0 / 5

Scants Mot and Motor Services Bexhill is an independently owned garage in Bexhill, East Sussex. We have been open for business for over six years and are proud of the rep

Birchwood Ford, John Macadam Way
1 Job Completed
St Leonards-on-Sea
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Birchwood Ford we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing yo

Car Repairs East Sussex
2 Job Completed
St Leonards on Sea
4.0 / 5

German car spares and car repairs garage is located in East Sussex and offers car repairs services, diagnostics, mechanical job, brakes, lights. Also sells car parts for

TSW Auto Repairs LLP
3 Job Completed
Bexhill On Sea
5.0 / 5

"For all your car and motoring needs in the Bexhill, Hastings and surrounding areas then look no further. At TSW Auto Repairs we provide quality, affordable servicing and

Hastings Motor Care.
Member since 17 June 2020
Hastings

Hastings Motorcare, formally Just Motor Care Hastings, is now operated independently as a family run business. We believe in providing our customers with outstanding valu

Ridge West Garageadadasdqwd
Member since 15 November 2014
St.Leonards on Sea

We at Ridge West Garage, located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, are a family run business. We have been established since 1989. We are fully qualified technicians

Sedlescombe Garage
Member since 08 February 2018
Sedlescombe

Sedlescombe Garage are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to

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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 Hastings bookings

4.50

8 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Hastings?

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 Hastings
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£51.76
Volkswagen£52.13
Nissan£51.19
BMW£53.75
Mercedes£51.97
Vauxhall£49.83
Peugeot£51.29
Audi£51.95
Toyota£51.27
Citroen£52.33
Volvo£50.31
MINI£52.06

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

Booking a car MOT test in Hastings

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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