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MOT in Newham

44 DVSA authorised test stations in Newham. 42 of them test cars and small vans. 5 can test motorbikes. 10 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 8 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Newham

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

77.64%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.3average age, years
86,114average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc5
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc5
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans42
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats8
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg10

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp7,797
Not workingStop lamp7,271
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,599
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,393
Not working on dipped beamHeadlamp5,167
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)4,911

Test stations

Xcelsus

1 Huntingdon Street, Canning Town
E16 1HS

Class 4, 5, 7 2.6 km from the centre
020 7511 4999