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MOT in Sutton

30 DVSA authorised test stations in Sutton. 28 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 3 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 2 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Sutton

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

79.16%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.3average age, years
69,120average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 4Cars and light vans28
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats2
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg3

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp1,714
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads1,655
Not workingStop lamp1,605
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)1,541
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth1,514
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers1,423

Test stations