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When you are selecting your tyres and the tyre fitting centre, you will see the different additional services that they also provide.
Once you select a fitting date for your tyre fitting, they will be available for you to select from the available additional services at the basket stage - such as a car MOT.
The time required for additional services varies, your garage will confirm pickup time when you drop off your vehicle.
Select which tyres you need from the wide range of available options stocked in the Blackcircles.com catalogue.
Choose the best fitting centre for you. You can select the time and date from one of the 2,200 tyre fitting centres on our nationwide network.
Once you reached the basket, you will be presented with the additional services available to book at the fitting centre, such as a MOT check.
When you order new tyres, these are paid for at the time of your order. However, MOT tests are separate from your order with Blackcircles.com. You will therefore need to pay for your MOT at the garage - on the day of your appointment.
An MOT test evaluates various vehicle components, including your car's tyres, braking and fuel systems, seatbelts, windscreen wipers, mirrors, lights, and the exhaust system.
The test does not cover the condition of the engine, gearbox, or clutch - this is due to the fact these components are not considered 'safety critical'.
It is worth noting that exhaust emissions are tested on most vehicles, and a high emissions level will result in an MOT failure.
Exemptions from official emissions testing include:
• Two- and three-wheeled vehicles
• Vehicles with two-stroke engines
• Hybrid vehicles
• Quadricycles
• Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
• Electric vehicles
Passing an MOT does not guarantee vehicle safety throughout the year. It is important that you keep an ongoing maintenance schedule of your vehicle. This way you can spot any potential issues early on.
View the complete checklist for an MOT test on the .gov website.
Vehicles that are over 40 years old - including cars, vans, and motorcycles - are exempt from the MOT test. This is provided they have not been significantly modified in the last 30 years.
It's essential to maintain your vehicle in a roadworthy condition to ensure safety.
Additionally, tractors and electric goods vehicles registered before 1 March 2015 do not require an MOT.
You must declare that your vehicle meets the exemption criteria when applying for vehicle tax.
An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a mandatory inspection in the UK that ensures that a vehicle meets the safety and environmental standards required by law. It assesses various aspects such as the brakes, lights, emissions, tyres and more.
The MOT test requirements have and will change over time. However, the common areas include stricter emission standards and updated safety criteria. If you want to check all the areas of the inspection, the best source is the official list on the Government’s website.
You can face fines and penalties if you drive without a valid MOT certificate. It's illegal to use your vehicle on the road without a current MOT, except when driving to a pre-booked MOT test.
Driving with an overdue MOT can result in fines, penalty points and your vehicle may be deemed unfit for the road. It's crucial to keep your MOT up to date.
You can typically book an MOT up to one month (minus a day) before your current certificate expires.
The cost of an MOT and service will vary depending on the vehicle type, location and garage running the offer. On average, it can range from £150 to £300+.
There are times when combining an MOT and service may offer cost savings. This is because some garages offer package deals. For fitters on our network who offer this package, check their centre’s listing for the latest pricing they are offering.
No, an MOT and service can be done separately. However, some prefer combining them for convenience and any potential savings.
An MOT is an inspection to ensure your vehicle meets legal standards. A service is a maintenance process that can include oil change, safety checks and component replacements. Each has its own benefits.
Typically, a combined MOT and service can take between 2 to 3 hours, but this will vary depending on the vehicle's condition and any if there is any additional work required.