MOT Repairs in Horbury, Wakefield

If your vehicle has failed its MOT, Horbury MOT provides reliable MOT repairs carried out honestly, efficiently, and in line with DVSA requirements.

As a local MOT centre in Horbury, Wakefield, we can often carry out the required repairs on-site, helping you get your vehicle back on the road safely and legally.

What Are MOT Repairs?

MOT repairs are the fixes required when a vehicle fails its MOT due to safety, emissions, or structural issues.

These repairs must be completed before the vehicle can legally pass a retest. At Horbury MOT, we clearly explain:

  • Why the vehicle failed
  • What needs to be repaired
  • Whether the issue is major or minor

You’re never pressured into unnecessary work.

Common MOT Failure Repairs We Carry Out

We regularly carry out MOT repairs for both cars and vans, including:

  • Brake repairs and replacements
  • Suspension and steering repairs
  • Exhaust and emissions repairs
  • Tyres and wheel-related issues
  • Lighting and visibility faults
  • Structural welding for corrosion-related failures

Our focus is always on safety, compliance, and value.

MOT Welding Repairs

Corrosion is one of the most common reasons vehicles fail an MOT, particularly on older cars and vans.

We specialise in MOT welding repairs, including:

  • Sills
  • Floors
  • Chassis and structural areas
  • Load-bearing sections

     

All welding work is carried out to meet MOT standards, ensuring the repair is safe, compliant, and ready for retesting.

MOT Repairs for Cars and Vans

We carry out MOT repairs for:

Not all garages can repair or retest larger vehicles — we are fully equipped and authorised to do both.

What Happens If Your Vehicle Fails Its MOT?

If your vehicle fails:

  1. We explain the failure clearly
  2. We advise which repairs are required
  3. We confirm whether the vehicle can be driven
  4. We provide honest guidance on next steps

If repairs are completed with us, we’ll guide you through the retest process so everything is handled correctly.

Why Choose Horbury MOT for MOT Repairs?

  • 35 years’ experience in the motor trade
  • MOT repairs and welding available on-site
  • Class 4 & Class 7 MOT centre
  • Honest advice with no pressure selling
  • Local, independent garage in Horbury, Wakefield

We rely on trust, repeat business, and recommendations — not upselling.

Book MOT Repairs or Get Advice

If your vehicle has failed its MOT or you’ve been advised to get repairs checked, contact Horbury MOT today.

MOT Repairs FAQs

Can I repair my car at a different garage after an MOT failure?

Yes. You’re free to have MOT repairs carried out elsewhere. However, many customers choose to have repairs completed with us for convenience and clear communication.

Yes. We specialise in structural MOT welding, including sills, floors, and load-bearing areas affected by corrosion.

Repair times vary depending on the fault. Minor issues may be fixed the same day, while more complex repairs such as welding may take longer. We’ll always advise you upfront.

Yes. If repairs are carried out with us, we can advise on the retest process in line with DVSA rules.

This depends on the type of failure and whether your MOT has expired. If the vehicle has major or dangerous faults, it must not be driven until repaired. We’ll always explain this clearly.

No. MOT repairs are charged separately. Any required work is discussed and agreed before being carried out.

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Local MOT Centre in Horbury, Wakefield

Horbury MOT is a local, independent garage based in Wakefield. We’ve been operating from our current Horbury location for 7 years, serving drivers from Horbury and the surrounding areas.

As a local MOT centre, we rely on repeat customers and word of mouth — which means doing the job right, every time.

Email: horburymotltd@gmail.com
Call: 01924 928832

Address:
Horbury MOT Ltd
Slazenger House, Unit 11
Wakefield Commercial Park
Bridge Rd, Horbury
Wakefield WF4 5NW

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