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Carlisle MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Vertu Vauxhall/MG/SEAT/CUPRA Carlisle Logo

Vertu Vauxhall/MG/SEAT/CUPRA Carlisle

Physical Garage

Parkhouse Road, Kingstown Industrial Est, Carlisle, CA3 0GW

About Us

Looking for servicing? Vertu can reduce any anticipated labour costs on your service significantly. We have invested a lot of money into developing our team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest diagnostic technology.

MOT£54.85

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4.72 (137 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with a large proportion giving five stars and praising fast, friendly service and good value. Regularly mentioned strengths are clear communication (frequent updates and video vehicle health checks), helpful staff, competitive pricing and small extras like complimentary valets. Recurring negatives include occasional long waits or cancelled appointments, unexpected add‑on charges (eg. genuine parts or service‑book stamping) and patchy availability of courtesy cars or correct MOT classifications.

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K-Jen Auto Repairs

Mobile Mechanic

Tyne Street, Carlisle, CA1 2NP

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Family ran business 🩵💙 Mobile mechanic based in Carlisle and surrounding areas. 🛠️🧰 Level 3 qualified ✅ ⭐️⭐️ 10/10 reviews ⭐️⭐️ 24HR RECOVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE UP TO 4 TONNE🚚

MOT£54

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5 (4 reviews)

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Border City Autos

Physical Garage

Crown Street, Carlisle, CA2 5AB

About Us

At Border City Autos, we have a fully equipped service centre on site where our dedicated team of technicians carry out MOT testing, routine servicing and vehicle inspections in Carlisle. Whether you're wanting servicing on one of our used cars in Carlisle you purchased from us, or another vehicle, we can help. Servicing Carlisle While routine car servicing is not a legal requirement, it offers a number of benefits, including Increased safety - servicing can help identify problems with your vehicle early on, so there is less chance of them worsening and becoming a safety risk. Reduces the need for expensive repairs - identifying issues early

MOT£54.85

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4.98 (24 reviews)

INFIRMARY STREET GARAGE - CA2 7AA Logo

INFIRMARY STREET GARAGE - CA2 7AA

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INFIRMARY STREET, NEWTOWN, CARLISLE, CA2 7AN

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We are a family run garage with over 40 years experience.

MOT£54

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4.77 (11 reviews)

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Customers praise the garage for friendly, honest staff, clear communication and quick turnarounds for MOTs and services. Frequent strengths mentioned are reliability (accepting short‑notice drop‑offs), clearly defined timings, free health checks and professional workmanship. The main criticism concerns a single reviewer’s issue with a third‑party booking service and unexpected pricing, but almost all ratings are four stars or above.

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FleetWise Solutions

Physical Garage

22, Petteril Side, Harraby Green Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SQ

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At FleetWise Solutions Ltd, we're committed to redefining the way you experience vehicle maintenance. MOT Service Wet Belts Timing Belts Diagnostic Commercial

MOT£40

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Westmorland Garage

Physical Garage

7 BRUNEL WAY, DURRANHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CARLISLE, CA1 3NQ

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Family-run car garage and bodyshop covering Carlisle and north Cumbria. With a focus on quality workmanship, good value and customer service, we offer vehicle repairs, servicing, class 4 and 7 MOTs and bodywork repairs.

MOT£54

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Skiddaw MOT & Service

Physical Garage

Grearshill Road, Carlisle, CA3 0ET

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SKIDDAW MOT AND SERVICE - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SPECIALISTS IN CARLISLE Look no further than Skiddaw MOT and Service for comprehensive commercial vehicle solutions in Carlisle. We specialise in commercial vehicles but welcome all makes and models for MOT testing, tyre services, and repairs. As a new addition to Carlisle’s automotive landscape, we’re building a modern, customer-focused workshop designed to deliver exceptional service for your business fleet. You can count on our team of experienced and professional mechanics to deliver the highest standards of service, helping to maximise your vehicle’s operational lifespan and minimise costly do

MOT£54.85

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Whether you're exploring the historic city of Carlisle or heading out to nearby spots like Penrith, Brampton, or Gretna, ensuring your car passes its MOT is crucial to keep you moving smoothly.

It’s why local MOT centres in Carlisle offer comprehensive inspections that check everything from your brakes and tyres to lights and emissions to ensure your car is roadworthy for the year ahead. They also catch and fix issues before they become major problems for your peace of mind.

So, whether you're off to enjoy the city's rich heritage or just commuting to work, trust Carlisle's MOT centres to keep your vehicle in top shape.

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Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Carlisle?

We've helped UK drivers compare prices for MOT, servicing and car repairs 23.5 million times – and when you compare local MOT centres through our online comparison site, you can be sure you’re booking the best deal!

When you need a trustworthy MOT centre in Carlisle, we’ll help you find it. Garages' reviews are verified and unfiltered, allowing you to make an informed choice - and every garage sets and updates their prices themselves, so you’ll never pay more than you expect (unless you agree to additional repair work with them directly).

Here are some of the other ways we’ll help you choose your perfect test centre:

 

24/7 Online Booking. When you need an MOT in Carlisle, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the garage to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We allow you to make your appointment day or night, even when the garage is closed.

Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every garage on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.

Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain garages depending on your location, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best one for you.

Transparent Prices. Every Carlisle MOT centre listed on our comparison site always sets and updates its own prices, so there are no nasty surprises at the end of your appointment. This price won’t change unless you agree to extra repairs directly with them.

 

Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on an MOT in Carlisle and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book Your MOT in Carlisle

  1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
  2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in Carlisle by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
  3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

 

After you book your MOT in Carlisle, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.

You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.

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Why not add a car service to your MOT booking? Save yourself time and money with an MOT & service appointment in Carlisle. Plus, you'll improve your car's resale value and decrease your running costs at the same time.

 

How Much Does an MOT Cost in Carlisle?

According to data taken from bookings made through BookMyGarage.com, an MOT in Carlisle costs £33.07, on average. This is nearly £22 (40%) cheaper than the maximum UK price of £54.85.

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MOT Testing for All Drivers in the Carlisle Area

Carlisle is a city of suburbs - from Kingstown to Newtown, Etterby to Durranhill, thousands of drivers need a yearly MOT test to keep their lives moving. And that's not including those in the local villages of Kingstown, Tarraby, Stainton and Rickerby!

Fortunately, garages listed on our comparison site are here to help you all. Even if you're as far out as Cummersdale or Blackwell, it's never been easier to find you perfect MOT centre. With many offering vehicle collection and delivery, you can keep your life on track without worrying about getting in and out of the city centre.

So, whether you live in Belle Vue or Stanwix, Caldewgate or Carlisle itself, enter your reg and postcode to book the best local MOT deal in just a few clicks.

 

Compare Carlisle MOT Centres & Book an Appointment At the Best One Before Your Expiry Date to Ensure Your Vehicle is Road Legal

If your car is due an MOT test, you must book an appointment before the expiry date to continue driving on the roads around Carlisle. The test checks whether your car meets road safety and environmental standards, and you will be prosecuted if caught driving without a valid MOT certificate.

The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage for repairs after a failed test or to a pre-booked MOT.

Book your MOT well in advance to avoid the risk of missing your test date. You can book up to 12 months in advance through our online comparison site and save up to 70% on an MOT in Carlisle in the process by comparing deals.

Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book an MOT near you in 2 steps today.

 

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is an MOT Test?

An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.

What Do I Do if My MOT is Overdue?

If your MOT is overdue, you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in and around Carlisle without a valid MOT certificate.

You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.

Can I Drive After a Failed MOT?

You can only drive your car after a failed MOT if:
● The MOT certificate from the previous year is still valid
● No ‘dangerous’ faults were recorded during the failure

You must not drive your car after a failed MOT if it doesn’t meet the above requirements.

Do I Have to Pay For an MOT Retest?

An MOT retest is free if your car fails on one or more of the areas listed below and the repair(s) is completed within 1 working day.

● Access Panels
● Battery
● Bonnet
● Bootlid
● Brake Pedal Antislip
● Break Glass Hammer*
● Doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
● Door Open Warning Device*
● Dropsides
● Electrical Wiring
● Emergency Exist & Signs*
● Entrance Door Remote Control*
● Entrance/Exit Steps*
● Fuel Filler Cap
● Headlamp Cleaning or Levelling Devices (that don't need a headlight aim check)
● Horn
● Lamps (excluding headlight aim)
● Loading Door
● Main Beam 'Tell-Tale'
● Mirrors
● Rear Reflectors
● Registration Plates
● Seatbelts (not anchorages)
● Seatbelt Load Limiter
● Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
● Seats
● Sharp Edges or Projections
● Stairs*
● Steering Wheel
● Tailboard
● Tailgate
● Trailer Electrical Sockets
● Towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
● Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
● Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
● Windscreen Glass
● Windscreen Wipers
● Windscreen Washers
● Wheels and Tyres**
*Class 5 Only
**Excluding Motorcycles & motorcycles with sidecar

If the repair is completed within 10 working days, either by the original garage or elsewhere and then you return to the original garage for a retest, you only need to pay for a partial MOT retest. This costs less than the full fee.

If you complete the repairs yourself and choose to take your car into a different test centre, you will need to pay for the full test again.

What Do I Need to Take to An MOT Test?

You do not need to take anything except your car to an MOT test. The tester will use the DVSA database to find your existing MOT details and any other information they may need about your car.

You may wish to provide a locking wheel nut in case any repairs are needed to the wheels or tyres.