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Bay Camera · Live
98.4%
First-Time Pass Rate
47 min
Avg. Inspection Time
14,200+
Vehicles Checked This Year
DVSA Authorised Station · Est. 2009

Let's see what
we're working
with.

MOT testing, full vehicle health checks, and pre-sale inspections — booked online, completed same day. No surprises on the clipboard.

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4.9 · 1,840 reviews
The Evidence

Numbers don't
leave the bay.

Every metric below is pulled from our last 12 months of inspection records. No marketing estimates. No rounded figures.

01 / Evidence
0.0%

First-Time Pass Rate

Across all MOT categories — cars, vans, and light commercials. We catch what others miss on the ramp, not at the test station.

Industry avg: 79.3%
Close-up of brake disc and calliper being inspected with professional tools
02 / Evidence
0 min

Average Inspection Time

Full 68-point check, documented on-screen while your car is on the lift. You see the same data the tester sees.

Same-day report
Mechanic working beneath lifted vehicle checking suspension components with halogen light
03 / Evidence
0 hrs

Reinspection Turnaround

Failed items repaired and retested in a single visit for 91% of cases. No second booking, no second trip.

91% same-visit fix
Technician replacing worn brake pads in a professional workshop bay
04 / Evidence
0

Certified Technicians

Every inspector holds a current DVSA Tester qualification. No trainees on MOT bays — ever.

DVSA Qualified
Team of professional mechanics in uniform standing in front of inspection bays
What We Check

68-point inspection.
Nothing skipped.

68
Inspection Points
Across 6 systems

Brakes

14 inspection points
Brake pad thickness (front & rear)
Disc condition and lateral runout
Calliper operation and slide pins
Brake fluid level and contamination
Handbrake cable adjustment
ABS sensor operation
Brake servo vacuum check
Brake line condition and routing
Wheel cylinder leaks (drums)
Drum condition and shoe thickness
Electronic parking brake function
Brake force balance (axle by axle)
Master cylinder seal condition
Proportioning valve operation

Every point documented. Report emailed before you leave the bay.

Pricing

Clear price.
No surprises on the invoice.

MOT TestDVSA max fee
£54.85

Full statutory MOT test for cars and light vans up to 3,000kg. Certificate issued same day.

  • 68-point safety inspection
  • Digital pass/fail certificate
  • Emailed inspection report
  • Free advisory note review
  • DVSA online record update
MOT + Health CheckMost popular
£89

MOT test plus our full mechanical health check — ideal before a long journey or buying used.

  • Everything in MOT Test
  • Brake efficiency printout
  • Tyre depth report (4 points)
  • Fluid levels and condition
  • Battery cold-crank test
  • Verbal technician debrief
Fleet AccountFrom £47/vehicle
Custom

Volume pricing for fleets of 5+ vehicles. Priority bay access and dedicated account manager.

  • Volume discount from £47/test
  • Priority scheduling
  • Monthly invoicing
  • Fleet dashboard access
  • Proactive renewal reminders
  • Dedicated account manager
Client Records

Words from the
waiting room.

4.9
1,840 reviews
Fleet Manager
"We run 43 vans. InspectBay handles our entire MOT cycle — they flag issues two weeks before the test date so we're never scrambling. Zero fleet downtime this year."
Marcus Thornton - fleet manager testimonial
Marcus Thornton
Fleet Manager · Thornton Logistics Ltd
43 vehicles managed
Used Car Dealer
"I buy and prep 15–20 cars a month. The pre-sale inspection report gives buyers confidence and cuts my negotiation time in half. The 4-hour reinspection turnaround is the real kicker."
Priya Nair testimonial
Priya Nair
Nair Motor Group, Bristol
Everyday Driver
"My engine light came on Tuesday. I booked online that evening, was on the lift by 8 AM Wednesday. They found a cracked CV boot and a failing lambda sensor. Fixed and retested by noon."
Daniel Okafor testimonial
Daniel Okafor
Bristol, UK
Sophie Whitfield testimonial
"The digital inspection report with photos is something our insurance team actually asked for. Transparent, timestamped, and sent before I'd even left the car park."
Sophie Whitfield
Operations Director
Full digital reports
Professional vehicle inspection bay with hydraulic lift and halogen lighting
Book Your Slot

Ready to roll
onto the lift?

Booking takes 90 seconds. Pick your slot, confirm your reg. We'll have your bay prepped before you arrive.

8 AM
First slot today
47 min
Average duration
Same day
Digital report
DVSA Authorised
0117 400 8822
Bedminster, Bristol