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MOT in Leicester

100 DVSA authorised test stations in Leicester. 98 of them test cars and small vans. 9 can test motorbikes. 23 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 12 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Leicester

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

74.39%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.0average age, years
79,431average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc9
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc9
Class 3Three-wheelers4
Class 4Cars and light vans98
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats12
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg23

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen16,729
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)16,699
Not workingPosition lamp15,890
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth14,860
Fractured or brokenCoil spring14,104
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads12,408

Test stations

Motivol Ltd

Unit 1 the Beaver Centre, Freemans Common, Putney Road West
LE2 7TD

Class 4 1.5 km from the centre
07429 039318