MOT
MOT testing in Killingworth
The MOT is the yearly safety and emissions test most cars need. We check the areas below, explain anything that fails in plain English and quote any repair before we start. Send your registration and a preferred day and we will confirm what we can offer.
The test
Car MOT test, £40
This is the set MOT fee, and MOT fees do not carry VAT. Anything found during the test is quoted separately and only repaired with your agreement.
Class 4 MOT
The statutory MOT test for most cars and light vans, checking the roadworthiness and environmental requirements that apply at the time of the test.
£40
MOT test fees do not attract VAT.
The inspection
What the test looks at
These are the areas the MOT covers. The key beside the drawing explains what each one means in practice.
MOT test
What the test looks at
- LightsEvery lamp the test requires, including the ones you rarely use.
- VisibilityWipers, washers and the driver's view of the road.
- Steering and suspensionPlay, damage and the way the car steers and sits.
- Brakes and tyresCondition, security and braking performance.
- EmissionsWhether the car meets the limits that apply to it.
- Structure and bodyCorrosion, security and the parts the test depends on.
An MOT is not a service
The MOT is a safety and emissions check on the day. It does not replace oil, filters or brake fluid, and passing does not mean nothing will need attention before next year.
When is your next MOT due?
Check your MOT expiry date for free using the official GOV.UK service.
What a service covers
New oils, filters and fluids as your car and its schedule require, plus written findings on condition. You can see the packages on the servicing page.
After a failure
We explain what failed, why it matters and what it costs to put right. You decide whether we go ahead. Retest rules come from the DVSA, not the garage: whether a partial retest is free depends on when the car comes back and what was repaired. We will explain what applies to your car.
Book both
Service and MOT together
Add the MOT to a service for £30 instead of the usual £40, saving £10 against booking them separately.
Standard service + Class 4 MOT
The service and the MOT in one visit. The MOT is added for £30 instead of the usual £40, saving you £10.
from£159
Ask about this packageFull service & MOT
The service and the MOT in one visit. The MOT is added for £30 instead of the usual £40, saving you £10.
from£219
Ask about this packageMajor service + Class 4 MOT
The service and the MOT in one visit. The MOT is added for £30 instead of the usual £40, saving you £10.
from£309
Ask about this package
Bundles are priced for your car in the same way as a service on its own: up to five litres of the right oil and the listed filters for eligible petrol and diesel cars. Extra oil or parts are agreed with you before work starts.
What to expect
How an MOT enquiry works
We cannot promise a pass, and we do not confirm appointments automatically. Here is how it works.
- Step 01
Tell us about your car
Call or send a message with your registration and what you have noticed. You do not need to work out the fault yourself.
- Step 02
Agree the price and the appointment
We confirm the total for your vehicle before the work is accepted, and agree a day that suits you.
- Step 03
Receive the findings
You get a clear explanation of what we found and what it needs. Any additional work is only carried out with your agreement.
Questions