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MOT centres in Clacton-on-Sea

The 30 test centres nearest to Clacton-on-Sea, 26 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.

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What fails most near Clacton-on-Sea

28.1% of cars in CO postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, about the same as the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Damaged tyres
  2. 2
    Headlight aim
  3. 3
    Sidelight bulbs
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MOT centres near Clacton-on-Sea

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Questions people ask

Where is the nearest MOT centre to Clacton-on-Sea?

Select Auto Centre in Clacton on Sea (CO15 1RA) is about 0.2 miles from the middle of Clacton-on-Sea in a straight line. There are 26 centres within 3 miles.

How much is an MOT in Clacton-on-Sea?

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 Clacton-on-Sea?

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), 9 centres within 3 miles can test it. Use the Test vans filter above.

Which is the best MOT centre in Clacton-on-Sea?

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 Clacton-on-Sea 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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