MOTs in Kettering Northamptonshire | Kettering Motorist Centre

Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions form the basis on which you can visit and use this website. Please read them carefully as they contain important information.

General terms and conditions
This website is owned and operated by Kettering Motorist Centre Ltd (company registration number: 4485858) operating at Trafalgar Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8DB (the "MOT Centre", the "Company", "we" or "us"). If you have any queries about these terms and conditions or if you have any comments or complaints on or about this website, you can contact us at [email protected] or 01536 410142.

The website is to promote and offer for sale the products and services of Kettering Motorist Centre Limited.

1. The contract between us
This website does not take payment for products or services online. The website enables you to view products and services online and to make a booking for later delivery and payment. The vehicle and provision of other products and services promoted by this website and the payment by you of the price of those products and services will take place at the MOT Centre. The booking does not constitute a contract.

The booking process on the site provides details of the booked MOT order. Please take the time to read and check your booking. It is your responsibility to make sure the order is correct and for the correct vehicle.

2. Ownership of rights
All rights, including copyright, in this website are owned by or licensed to the Company. Any use of this website or its contents, including copying or storing it or them in whole or part, other than for your own personal, non commercial use, is prohibited without our permission. You may not modify, distribute or repost anything on this website for any purpose.

3. Accuracy of content
We have taken care in the preparation of the content of this website, in particular to ensure that prices quoted are correct at the time of publishing and that all goods have been fairly described. However, bookings will only be accepted if there are no material errors in the description of the goods or their prices as advertised on this website. Any weights, dimensions and capacities given about the goods are approximate only.

4. Damage to your computer
We try to ensure that this website is free from viruses or defects. However, we cannot guarantee that your use of this website or any websites accessible through it will not cause damage to your computer. It is your responsibility to ensure that the right equipment is available to use the website. Except in the case of negligence on our part, we will not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise to computer equipment as a result of using this website.

5. Availability
All bookings are subject to acceptance and availability. If the MOT date you have requested are is not available, the Centre will contact you by e-mail or phone. You will have the option either to wait until another slot is available or to cancel your booking.

6. Booking errors
You are able to correct errors on your booking up to the point on which you click on “Place Booking” during the booking process.

7. Price
The prices payable for goods that you order are as set out in our website. All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rates and are correct at the time of entering information, errors and omissions excepted.

Whenever it is not possible to accept your booking to buy goods of the specification and description at the price indicated, the MOT Centre will advise you by email or phone or when you visit the centre.

8. Payment terms
You will be required to pay for the goods or services to the Centre at time of a completed MOT.

9. Delivery charges
N/A

10. Cancellation
The MOT Centre reserves the right to cancel the booking if:

10.1 There is insufficient stock to deliver the goods you have booked.

10.2 One or more of the goods you booked was listed at an incorrect price.

If your booking is cancelled the Centre will notify you by e-mail or phone.

You have the right to cancel your booking at any time up to the point of the MOT. If you do cancel your booking you should inform the centre by phone.

11. Liability
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to limit any rights you might have as a consumer under applicable local law or other statutory rights that may not be excluded nor in any way to exclude or limit our liability to you for any death or personal injury resulting from our negligence.

12. Notices
Unless otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions, all notices from you to us must be in writing and sent to our contact address given above and all notices from us to you will be displayed on our website from time to time.

13. Changes to legal notices
We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time and you should look through them as often as possible.

14. Law, jurisdiction and language
This website, any content contained therein and any contract brought into being as a result of usage of this website are governed by and construed in accordance with English law. Parties to any such contract agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Invalidity
If any part of these terms and conditions is unenforceable (including any provision in which we exclude our liability to you) the enforceability of any other part of these conditions will not be affected.

16. Privacy
You acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of our privacy policy

17. Third party rights
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it confer any rights on a third party.

MOTs

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MOT Tests

Your trusted MOT Test Centre

Kettering Motorist Centre have been a DVSA (previously VOSA) MOT test station now for many years. Last year we did over 3500 MOTs for our customers in the Kettering aera.
We have 2 full time MOT test lanes, with 7 mot testers, working flat out to keep your vehicles safely on the road.
Kettering MOTs - We test electric, hybrid, diesel and petrol vehicles, all in accordance with the DVSA.

About MOT Tests

The car Mot test currently has to be done every 12 months on vehicles three years and older. Cars do not require one until they are 3 years old. The mot is essentially a safety check of the vehicle. When the car passes, this means that the car has met the minimum standard of a uk vehicle on that day. It is possible for the car to pass on some items, be driven a very short distance then fail the next day.

Some of the things we check on an mot at our MOT test centre are:

Lights, we check for operation, condition and colour
Tyres, Condition such as cuts tears perishing as well as the tyre having enough tread. In the uk the minimum thickness is 1.6mm of tread over 70% of the width of the tyre, measured in a full depth tread channel.
Brake condition is inspected but only visually through the wheels. We are not allowed to remove the wheels of the vehicle to inspect your brakes proplerly. Therefore it is possible for the brakes to be very low and the car still pass. We also use our rolling road brake tester to check the performance of the brakes.
Suspension and steering is checked for condition, corrosion and excessive movement.
Wipers and windscreens are checked for condition and efficency
Seats and seat belts are checked for operation and condition. Very little fraying of a seat belt is needed before the car will fail its mot.
Emissions is checked using a calibrated emissions tester. In april of 2018 the emissions limits were made much stricter, meaning it is more important than ever to make sure you service your car to keep its engine healthy

Give us a call, we are sure to fit you in if you require an mot.

To get booked in just give our MOT centre a call on 01536 410142

Is there anything I could do before bringing my vehicle in for an MOT?

Yes, of course, there are several pre-MOT checks you can do.

Lights - Check that all of you bulbs are working, sidelights, headlights, indicators, daytime running lights, fog lights, hazard lights, etc. You may need to get a friend to check your brake lights (including high level ones) and reversing lights.
Tyres - Firstly inspect the tyre for any damage (cuts, bulges, exposed threads, etc.), then chek the tread depth, which should be no less than 1.6mm (the size of a 20p piece outer rim).
Wipers and Windscreen - Check you wiper blades by making sure the rubber is all intact and that when used they don't judder or scrape the screen, also check the screen for any stone chips, any cracks or scratches.
Fluids - Make sure your washer bottle is topped up, your oil level is correct on the dipstick (between the 2 markers, this should also be clean oil, test by wiping the dipstick first and then redipping and checking). Also check your coolant level and brake fluid levels if possible.
Horn and Seatbelts - Press your horm to see if it works, then try all of your seat belts, plug them in and give them a sharp snatch to see if they lock and also don't pull out of the clips.

How do I know if my MOT has expired or is due?

You can check your current status of you MOT and TAX and various checks on our website entrance page.
How do I check my MOT?
By entering your vehicle registration number into the box provided on our MOT Check form.

Can you remind me when my MOT is due?

Yes, of course, please enter your details on our vehicle information form on our entrance page. After you've entered your registration number in to the box provided, we'll then send you notifications prior to the MOT.

What vehicles require an MOT

Most vehicles require an MOT that are over 3 years old, this includes electric vehicles, hybrids, diesel and petrol.

Can you service my car while its there?

Yes, we can book in for both an MOT and Service, we service all types of vehicle from full electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel, and even Tesla specific servicing.

Is there an MOT station near me?

Yes, if you are based in the kettering / Northampton area then we are right on your doorstep, Kettering MOT centre also offers servicing, tyres and many other vehicle services, give us a call and book in. Or use the form on the website.

Book your MOT Contact Us Call Us 01536 410142