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MOT in Kingston upon Thames

27 DVSA authorised test stations in Kingston upon Thames. 27 of them test cars and small vans. 2 can test motorbikes. 5 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 4 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Kingston upon Thames

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

78.45%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.6average age, years
63,088average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc2
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc2
Class 4Cars and light vans27
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats4
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg5

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen6,166
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)6,128
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,744
Not workingPosition lamp5,739
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition4,814
Not workingStop lamp4,670

Test stations

Halfords Autocentre

198 Cambridge Road
KT1 3LF

Class 4 1.4 km from the centre

Halfords Autocentre also has 1 other branch in Kingston upon Thames.

020 8546 3311