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MOT in Cardiff

87 DVSA authorised test stations in Cardiff. 87 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 20 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 13 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Cardiff

Figures for the CF postcode area, from every MOT recorded in 2025.

68.86%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.4average age, years
76,526average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans87
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats13
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg20

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth30,378
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)19,070
Not workingPosition lamp18,070
Fractured or brokenCoil spring15,498
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers15,194
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads15,192

Test stations

Maki Motors

Unit 1, Dominion Buildings, 11 Dominion Industrial Estate
CF24 1RF

Class 4 2.9 km from the centre
029 2048 0703