How an MOT works? Here’s what our friendly, top-quality service offers: Free collection and delivery of your motor to and from the garage at times to suit you, meaning you hang around while the MOT is being done. Transparent pricing - no additional work without your approval. A year-long warranty on all parts and labour. Parts are manufacturer-equivalent only. 

No, it is not allowed. An MOT certificate expires at midnight on the specified date. While it is advisable not to wait until the last minute for your MOT test, delaying it poses the risk of being without your vehicle in case it fails. Nevertheless, you are permitted to drive to and from an MOT testing station if the appointment has been scheduled. However if the vehicle has a dangerous defect you must have the vehicle recovered or delivered to your chosen garage. Additionally, you can book an MOT test up to 28 days before the current certificate expires. Driving a vehicle without a valid MOT may lead to a fine of up to £1,000. 

Absolutely! The Police can easily perform a check based on your registration number through data provided by the DVSA. Automated checks are frequently conducted on main roads and motorways using mobile ANPR cameras, scanning registration plates to obtain real-time information about your road tax, vehicle insurance, and MOT status. Non compliance can lead to a fine and vehicle impound.

Book it in asap, make us aware that the MOT has expired so we can fit it in with urgency. Once your vehicle is registered on the Service My Vehicle database, rest assured we will send annual reminders to ensure you stay on the right side of the law.

Yes. Under Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, driving without a valid MOT is a criminal offence. A genuine mistake may incur an on-the-spot fine of £100, but cases that progress to court can be fined up to £1,000. Higher penalties are made for driving a dangerous or unfit-for-use vehicle. The DVSA now provides text and email reminders as well as online MOT checkers. There's no good reason for anyone to forget to have their vehicle tested in today's society. 

The abbreviation MOT stands for Ministry of Transport. This was the government department responsible for roads and road safety when the test was first introduced in 1960. In its early years, only cars over 10 years old required the certificate; the age of cars requiring the certificate is down to only 3, under the current system. The MOT certificate is now monitored and regulated by the Driving and Vehicle Standards Authority (DVSA). 

Yes, it is.Whether you are driving your car or it's parked on the street, it is against the law for a car to not have a valid MOT certificate. Even if it's not being driven, you could be fined up to £1,000 for failing to have the correct paperwork. You may even have your car seized.

Yes, selected centres at Service My Vehicle do service, MOT and carry out repairs on Class 7 Vans. We have a number of MOT test centre facilities designed to carry out class 7 MOTs on vehicles weighing between 3,000-3,500kg.