DERBY MOT & REPAIR CENTRE
LOCAL MOT & VEHICLE REPAIRS GARAGE
ABOUT YOUR MOT
We are a very well established MOT testing station in Derby, all MOT’s are done on site by one of our experienced MOT testers.
We carry out MOT testing on all makes and models of cars, as well as small vans (less than 3 tonnes and all goods removed).
MOT tests are a legal requirement which must be done annually, or after 3 years for new vehicles. The purpose of the test is to ensure vehicle safety and to meet environmental standards set by the government.
The actual test takes around 45 minutes to an hour, our MOT testers will work through a long list of MOT inspections to your vehicle.
At the end of the test you will be issued with a Pass or a Failure certificate. We will inform you of exactly what needs to be done if necessary and all MOT repairs can be done on site.
Once your MOT has expired you have no time allowance after, however you can have it done a few weeks earlier and preserve the original expiry date.
Q&A
What is an MOT
The MOT test assesses whether a vehicle meets the legal, safety, and environmental standards required to be considered roadworthy in the UK.
The MOT is a legal requirement for all vehicles over three years old. Once a vehicle has passed that milestone, it must have an MOT test every year, otherwise, it will not be road legal and you will be unable to tax or insure it. According to the government’s information on getting an MOT, you can be fined up to £1,000 for getting behind the wheel of your car if it does not have a valid MOT certificate.
You should be able to see when your MOT is due to expire by consulting your most recent MOT test certificate or your car’s service book. If you are unsure, use the free government tool, or sign up for our free reminder service and never miss your due date.
Wondering what your MOT test will check? Every MOT checks the same eight groups of safety, environmental, and legal factors. These include:
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Electrics, reflectors and lamps
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Wheels and tyres
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Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (SRS)
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Structure, body, and other general elements
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Emissions, fuel, and exhaust
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The road view of the driver
There are several things within each of these sections that are checked during the test. View our MOT checklist to find out more.
Your MOT should take between 45 minutes to an hour. That means you can wait at the MOT centre for it to be completed or head off for a short walk and our team will give you a call to let you know when your car is ready to be picked up.
If your car doesn’t pass its MOT and its certificate is expired, the failure items will need repairing. You can drive it to another garage if it is roadworthy but will need to get it towed if not. Alternatively, you can leave it with our trained mechanics and they will fix the problems – this will take as long as agreed.
