MOTUK / Practical tools
MOT tools for
every step of the test.
Simple tools to help you plan your MOT, prepare your car and make sense of the result.
No account neededFree to useBased on official guidance
Plan ahead
Earliest MOT date calculator
Find your renewal window and save the dates to your calendar.
Open tool ↗Get readyInteractive pre-MOT checklist
Record simple checks and print a personal action list.
Open tool ↗Understand your resultMOT advisory and defect explainer
Look up common MOT wording and what to ask your garage.
Open tool ↗Choose your testWhich MOT class do I need?
Find the usual vehicle class, then search suitable centres.
Open tool ↗After a failed testFailed MOT and retest helper
Explore repair, retest and fee routes for your location.
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