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MOT centres in Portishead

The 35 test centres nearest to Portishead, 6 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.

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What fails most near Portishead

33.6% of cars in BS postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Headlight aim
  2. 2
    Damaged tyres
  3. 3
    Sidelight bulbs
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MOT centres near Portishead

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Questions people ask

Where is the nearest MOT centre to Portishead?

Gordano Ford in Bristol (BS20 7HW) is about 0.1 miles from the middle of Portishead in a straight line. There are 6 centres within 3 miles.

How much is an MOT in Portishead?

The most a test centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85, wherever you are. Many charge less, so ring two or three and ask if the retest is free.

Can I get a van MOT near Portishead?

Every centre here tests vans up to 3,000 kg, the same test as a car. For a bigger van (3,000 to 3,500 kg, class 7), none of the centres within 3 miles are approved, so try the area page.

Which is the best MOT centre in Portishead?

We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. Use the filters to find main dealers, which know your make, or chains, which often have online deals.

MOT centres: DVSA list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Distances are straight lines from the middle of Portishead as placed by OS Open Names. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.

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