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MOT in Kingswood and Fishponds

56 DVSA authorised test stations in Kingswood and Fishponds. 53 of them test cars and small vans. 8 can test motorbikes. 7 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 5 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Kingswood and Fishponds

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

66.26%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.1average age, years
76,007average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc8
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc8
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans53
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats5
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg7

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)23,667
Not workingPosition lamp21,017
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers20,888
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth20,668
Not workingStop lamp15,802
Projected beam image is obviously incorrectHeadlamp aim15,549

Test stations

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College Road, Fishponds
BS16 2HN

Class 1, 2, 4 2.1 km from the centre
0117 958 3038