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MOT in Stoke-on-Trent

72 DVSA authorised test stations in Stoke-on-Trent. 71 of them test cars and small vans. 5 can test motorbikes. 23 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 17 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Stoke-on-Trent

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

71.65%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.5average age, years
74,657average 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 vans71
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats17
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg23

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring12,782
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)11,780
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen10,558
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth10,172
Not workingPosition lamp9,230
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes8,994

Test stations