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Is your MOT due? Cargo Hire is a family-run garage in Rochester, Kent, with over 35 years of experience keeping vehicles safe and road-legal. We provide straightforward MOT testing in Kent for drivers and businesses right across Medway and the surrounding areas — with honest advice, clear pricing, and no hidden costs. Whether it's the family car or a working van, our experienced team handles your MOT test in Rochester quickly and properly. Book your MOT today and drive with confidence.

What is an MOT Test?

An MOT is a legal annual check that confirms your vehicle meets minimum road safety and environmental standards. Most vehicles over three years old need a valid MOT to stay on the road.

Driving without one isn't just risky — it's against the law and can invalidate your insurance. Staying on top of your MOT keeps you safe, legal and protected.

Here's the simple version:

  • Who needs one — Most cars, vans and light vehicles over three years old.
  • How often — Once every 12 months.
  • Why it matters — It keeps you road-legal and flags safety issues early.
What is an MOT Test?

What’s Checked in an MOT?

An MOT test in Medway covers all the key areas that affect your vehicle's safety and emissions. Our testers inspect each one thoroughly and explain anything that needs attention.

  • Brakes — Pads, discs, lines and overall stopping performance.
  • Tyres and wheels — Tread depth, condition, size and security.
  • Lights — Headlights, indicators, brake lights and reflectors.
  • Steering and suspension — Checked for wear, play and safe handling.
  • Seatbelts — Condition, security and proper operation.
  • Windscreen and wipers — Damage, visibility and washer function.
  • Exhaust and emissions — Checked against environmental standards.
  • Bodywork and structure — Inspected for corrosion and sharp edges.

An MOT does not cover the mechanical condition of the engine, clutch or gearbox — that's what regular servicing is for. If you need both, we can handle your MOT and service together.

What’s Checked in an MOT?

What Happens if Your Vehicle Fails?

A failed MOT simply means something needs repairing before your vehicle is road-legal again — and we’ll explain everything clearly.

  • Clear explanation — What failed and why, in plain English.
  • Honest advice — What must be fixed and what can wait.
  • In-house repairs — We can carry out work on site to save time.
  • No pressure — No upselling or scare tactics.
  • Upfront pricing — Costs confirmed before any work begins.

Because we handle testing and repairs together, getting your vehicle back on the road is quick and straightforward.

What Happens if Your Vehicle Fails?

Why Choose Cargo Hire for Your MOT?

Why trust us with your MOT? Because we’ve built our name on dependable, no-nonsense service for over three decades.

  • 35+ years’ experience — A trusted, family-run name across Rochester, Medway and Kent.
  • Cars, vans and light commercials — One experienced team for personal and business customers.
  • Honest advice — We tell you what genuinely needs doing. No pressure or upselling.
  • Clear, upfront pricing — Know what you’re paying before any work begins.
  • Testing and repairs together — Everything handled in one place.
  • Friendly, local service — A real team in Rochester, ready to help by phone or in person.

We treat every vehicle — and every customer — with the same care and attention. That’s the difference a family-run business makes.

Why Choose Cargo Hire for Your MOT?

Rented a van recently from this company. The staff were really friendly and customer service was really good. Highly recommend using this company if you need to rent a vehicle.

Edwin Chittenden

Great service! Cargo Hire did me a great last-minute deal when I needed a van to move house. Nice staff, good prices and the van was pretty much brand new. I would definitely recommend them.

 

Charlotte

Working with Cargo Hire van rental for the past three years has been very beneficial, they have reduced our vehicle operating costs and taken the guesswork and hassle out of managing our own fleet of vans.

Stephen Thomas - GASCO director

What a pleasure to deal with. Excellent quality of vehicle at very affordable prices. Highly recommend this company to anyone. Very professional outfit. Will be definitely using again.

Barry

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