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MOT in Hackney

20 DVSA authorised test stations in Hackney. 19 of them test cars and small vans. 3 can test motorbikes. 3 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 2 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Hackney

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

76.96%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
78,167average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc3
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc3
Class 4Cars and light vans19
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats2
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg3

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp6,468
Not workingStop lamp6,088
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth5,097
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers4,857
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)4,841
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints4,763

Test stations

Hope Garage

Arch 442, Behind Hackney Down Railway, Dalston Lane
E8 1LZ

Class 4 0.4 km from the centre
020 8985 5776