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MOT in Maidstone

45 DVSA authorised test stations in Maidstone. 41 of them test cars and small vans. 6 can test motorbikes. 8 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Maidstone

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

74.46%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.0average age, years
77,340average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc6
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc6
Class 4Cars and light vans41
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg8

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen12,658
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)12,028
Not workingPosition lamp10,358
Not workingStop lamp7,521
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth7,096
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition6,682

Test stations

Newstead Autocare

Unit 4 Collingwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone Road, Sutton Valence
ME17 3QS

Class 4 6.8 km from the centre
01622 842275

Hi Q Maidstone

Unit C, Hart Street
ME16 8RF

Class 4 0.4 km from the centre

HiQ also has 1 other branch in Maidstone.

01622 600252