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MOT in Swansea

65 DVSA authorised test stations in Swansea. 62 of them test cars and small vans. 9 can test motorbikes. 16 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 11 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Swansea

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

68.9%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.7average age, years
77,600average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc9
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc9
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans62
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats11
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg16

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth21,897
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)14,716
Not workingPosition lamp12,314
Fractured or brokenCoil spring12,160
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers10,029
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads9,361

Test stations

C E M Day Ltd

The Truck Centre, Beaufort Road, Plasmarl Ind Est, Morriston
SA6 8HR

Class 4, 5, 7 1.0 km from the centre
01792 616089

C E M Day Ltd

Car Division, Plasmarl Industrial Estate, Beaufort Road, Plasmarl
SA6 8HR

Class 4 1.0 km from the centre
01792 616200

F R F Volvo

The Volvo Centre, Valley Way, Swansea Enterprise Park
SA6 8QP

Class 4 1.9 km from the centre
01792 310999

Cooze Motors

Unit 2 St Lukes Court, Clarks Way, Winch Wen Industrial Park
SA1 7ER

Class 4, 5, 7 2.4 km from the centre
01792 799177

Kd Tuning Ltd

Unit 6, St. Luke's Court, Clarke Way, Winchwen
SA1 7ER

Class 1, 2, 4, 7 2.4 km from the centre
01792 771600