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MOT in Southwark

30 DVSA authorised test stations in Southwark. 27 of them test cars and small vans. 10 can test motorbikes. 7 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 4 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Southwark

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

76.11%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
72,934average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc10
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc10
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans27
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats4
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg7

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp7,996
Not workingStop lamp7,280
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,208
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints5,464
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,444
Not working on dipped beamHeadlamp5,420

Test stations

Kwik Fit

684 - 698 Old Kent Road
SE15 1JS

Class 4 0.8 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Southwark.

020 7358 9956