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MOT in Redbridge

26 DVSA authorised test stations in Redbridge. 26 of them test cars and small vans. 1 can test motorbikes. 4 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Redbridge

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

79.94%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.9average age, years
73,370average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1
Class 4Cars and light vans26
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg4

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp3,173
Not workingStop lamp3,096
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen2,670
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers2,498
Not working on dipped beamHeadlamp2,397
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)2,330

Test stations

Kwik - Fit

480 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill
IG2 6LE

Class 4 0.9 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Redbridge.

020 8518 6939