mechanics.trade
An MOT certificate with a tick

MOT in Lambeth

36 DVSA authorised test stations in Lambeth. 35 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 10 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 5 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Lambeth

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

77.77%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.3average age, years
61,840average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans35
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats5
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg10

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers3,633
Not workingPosition lamp3,318
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition2,987
Blade defectiveWipers2,877
Not workingStop lamp2,868
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)2,756

Test stations

Motech

43-45 Mitcham Lane, Streatham
SW16 6LJ

Class 4 1.6 km from the centre
020 8769 9949

Auto Veto

1112 London Road, Norbury
SW16 4DT

Class 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 3.7 km from the centre
07444 141406

Kwik Fit

41 Streatham High Road, Streatham
SW16 1ER

Class 4 0.8 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 2 other branches in Lambeth.

020 8677 7808