Pre-MOT Inspection at Kwik Fit Northern Ireland

There can be many questions when booking your vehicle MOT. Will it pass? Will it fail on something small? And when it is getting tougher to book in for your next MOT, passing first time becomes more important. Our Pre-MOT inspection takes away the guesswork. We look over your car for the most common failure points, so you can fix any issues before your official test and head in with confidence.

Please enter your vehicle registration below and click 'Search' to view and book your Pre-MOT inspection*.

*This service is only available at selected centres in Northern Ireland. The Pre-MOT inspection does not include emissions or brake efficiency testing.

Pre-MOT inspection at Kwik Fit

For drivers in Northern Ireland, Kwik Fit offers a full inspection of your vehicle designed to help spot any issues that may cause an MOT failure, providing the opportunity to fix these before heading into the official test.

Available at selected Northern Irish centres, our expert technicians are trained to make sure your vehicle is safe and give you peace of mind.

Where can I get a Pre-MOT inspection? 

Currently the Pre-MOT Inspection is only available at our Bangor, Coleraine and Mallusk locations but will shortly be available across all of the Northern Ireland Kwik Fit centres. Search below for your local centre and book online or contact our technicians. Pre-MOT Inspection is not available outside of Northern Ireland. For drivers in the UK mainland, we recommend our Vehicle Safety Check. 

What is a Pre-MOT inspection?

A Pre-MOT inspection is a vehicle check designed to spot the kinds of issues that often cause cars to fail their MOT. Think of it as a “practice run” for your vehicle. 

We go through the key areas that are typically assessed during the test and flag anything that might need attention. That way, you’re not caught off guard on the day. 

Just to be clear, this isn’t the official MOT. It’s a preparation service to help you get ready and avoid unnecessary failures.

What's included in a Pre-MOT inspection

When you bring your car in, we carry out a thorough inspection focusing on the areas most likely to cause problems during an MOT. Not only will the general condition of your vehicle be investigated, we’ll look at:

• Brakes 
• Tyres 
• Suspension 
• Steering
• Exterior and interior lights
• Windscreen Wipers  
• Fluid levels
• Battery condition
• Horn
• Mirrors
• Dashboard warning lights
• Exhaust condition

Our goal is simple: to give you a clear picture of anything that might prevent your car from passing.

How much is a Pre-MOT Inspection?

Our Pre-MOT inspection is priced at £39.95 for all vehicles, which includes a comprehensive check of the vehicle.

How often do you need an MOT in Northern Ireland?

In Northern Ireland, any vehicle over 4 years old needs to have a valid MOT test certificate that should be renewed annually. This means that, if you have a vehicle that is younger than 4 years, you don't need to take it for an MOT test until it reaches the fourth anniversary of when it was first registered. After this date, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is renewed every 12 months. Some vehicles, such as ambulances and taxis, must be taken for an MOT test after 1 year.

How long does a Pre-MOT inspection take? 

The Pre-MOT inspection takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. Each Kwik Fit centre is equipped with comfortable seating and free wifi so you can make yourself at home and we will carry out your Pre-MOT inspection while you wait.

When is my MOT test due?

To find out if your vehicle has a valid MOT and when your next MOT test is due, check out our MOT Due Date Check and enter your vehicle registration number. Alternatively, you could find your current MOT certificate and look for an expiry date. The MOT can be completed on the vehicle at any time before the expiry date but in order to preserve your existing expiry date, you will need to take your MOT test up to 1 month (minus a day) before it runs out. So, if your MOT runs out on 27th June, the earliest date you can have your MOT test and keep the same renewal date for next year will be 28th May. 

You can also use Kwik Fit's free reminder service to get a note from us when your MOT is due for renewal.