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MOT in Liverpool

47 DVSA authorised test stations in Liverpool. 44 of them test cars and small vans. 5 can test motorbikes. 12 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 8 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Liverpool

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

74.13%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.2average age, years
74,447average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc5
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc5
Class 4Cars and light vans44
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats8
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg12

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth11,138
Not workingPosition lamp10,073
Not workingStop lamp9,213
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)8,790
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads8,679
Fractured or brokenCoil spring8,202

Test stations

Kwik-Fit

Edge Lane
L13 2EY

Class 4 0.3 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Liverpool.

0151 220 4220