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Ilkeston MOT: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£47.10
Average price for an MOT in Ilkeston
4.25★
average rating based on customer feedback.
967
customer reviews for garages in Ilkeston
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Physical Garage
Unit F, Canal side,, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF
About Us
Our small team of highly-qualified staff have over 45 years of experience in the automotive industry, including main dealer experience from Peugeot and Honda. Whatever automotive services you require, from servicing and MOT tests to a complete engine rebuild, we have the technology and expertise to undertake it. We pride ourselves on our customer service, honesty and affordability.
MOT£45
4.97 (180 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise this family-run garage for its exceptionally friendly, helpful staff and transparent communication, with many highlighting how the team keeps them informed throughout and always checks before proceeding with additional work. The service is frequently described as efficient and competitively priced, with several reviewers noting the garage goes above and beyond—offering courtesy cars, accommodating urgent repairs, and being particularly supportive of customers with disabilities. Reviewers express strong trust and loyalty, with many stating they wouldn't use any other garage and enthusiastically recommending MRK's to family and friends.
About Us
LOOK at our REVIEWS !! People matter to us as well as their cars. Response Auto Repair Centre – MOT Testing, Car Servicing and Repairs Excellent mechanics here to help you out and keep you moving a effectively as possible with an affordable costings. Experienced and trusted garage in Ilkeston over a decade and a family business. Welcome to Response Auto Repair Centre the leading independent auto repair centre in Ilkeston. Based less than a mile away from Ilkeston train station, we strive to provide superior customer service to the entire surrounding Ilkeston area. With over 30 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on being experts in mot
MOT£45
4.96 (456 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, trustworthy service and competitive pricing, with many loyal clients returning for years and enthusiastically recommending it to family and friends. The team receives particular acclaim for excellent communication, quick turnaround times, honest advice that avoids unnecessary work, and professional handling of MOTs and servicing. The overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the garage's reliability, helpful staff, and straightforward booking process, with no weaknesses mentioned across the reviews.
About Us
Autoplus offer a range of garage services from MOT and servicing to general repairs. Our technicians have over 40 years experience. We always give honest advice and only perform work that is required. All removed parts are kept so we can show you why they needed replacing.
MOT£40
4.89 (243 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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An overwhelming majority praise the garage for friendly, honest and professional staff, clear communication, fast turnaround and good value — many specifically commend the free collection/drop‑off or courtesy car and consistently reliable MOTs and servicing. A few customers flagged minor issues (one expected a diesel‑filter change, some thought certain repairs felt pricey and there was temporary-location confusion) and there are very occasional low‑score or non‑engaged reviews, but negative comments are rare.
Physical Garage
Derby Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 5FH
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
MOT£54.85
4.55 (76 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for professional, efficient service, with helpful staff and convenient features like video health checks and online booking. Several reviewers highlight good value through Book My Garage and appreciate cars being ready on time. One customer raised concerns about post-service support when their vehicle developed a fault shortly after servicing, suggesting communication around follow-up issues could be clearer, though initial teething problems with pricing were resolved promptly by staff.
Physical Garage
STATION ROAD, ILKESTON, DE7 5TB
About Us
SMITHS OF ILKESTON
MOT£45
4.75 (3 reviews)
Physical Garage
423 Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 5BP
About Us
We are dedicated to providing convenient, efficient, and reliable garage services. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we strive to redefine the industry's standards. We are rapidly growing as the nationwide's choice for mobile tyre fitting specialists, trusted by individuals, families, and businesses alike.
MOT£54.85
2.86 (7 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Several reviewers experienced significant communication breakdowns, with a small number reporting that the garage failed to collect their vehicle as arranged and provided no follow-up. One customer raised concerns about incomplete service documentation and a subsequent warning light, whilst another alleged dishonest practices regarding a DPF repair and reported an aggressive response when requesting a refund. On a positive note, a few customers praised the garage for quick turnaround times, competitive pricing and friendly service when work was completed as expected.
Physical Garage
42-44 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DX
About Us
HIQ Ilkeston are car tyre specialists who stock leading tyre brands such as Goodyear, Dunlop, Fulda, Sava, Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone and also offers car servicing, MOT tests, exhausts, batteries and much more to keep your car in tip top condition.
MOT£45
2.75 (2 reviews)
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We have helped over 25.8 million drivers compare prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Ilkeston through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!
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How to Book Your MOT in Ilkeston
- Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
- Compare deals. You can sort garages in Ilkeston by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
- Pick a date and time for your appointment.
After you book your MOT in Ilkeston, 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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How Much Does an MOT in Ilkeston Cost?
According to data taken from bookings made through BookMyGarage.com, an MOT in Ilkeston costs £29.29 on average - more than £25.50 (47%) cheaper than the maximum UK MOT price of £54.85.
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Compare Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston. 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 near you in the process by comparing deals.
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MOT Checklist: Get Your Car Ready for Its MOT
Want to get your car ready for the MOT? This blog can help you check your vehicle ahead of the test so you have the best chance of passing.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.
● 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.
● 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.
If your car is less than three years old, you do not need an MOT, but you can choose to book one if you wish.