MOT test centre
DVSA test station S005750. You book direct with the centre. We don’t take bookings or fees. Is this your garage?
3 quick questions for the next driver.
We check your plate’s MOT record.
Darlington, DL3 8TL
Darlington, DL1 4DF
Darlington, DL3 7BJ
Darlington, DL1 1RZ
Darlington, DL1 1SP
Darlington, DL1 1SP
Darlington, DL1 4EG
Darlington, DL3 0XJ
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Before you go
29.7% of cars in DL postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:
See its chance of failing and what to check first. Free, no sign-up.
The most any centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85. Many charge less, so call 01325 488888 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.
Yes. It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg, and bigger vans up to 3,500 kg (class 7).
Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station S005750.
From DVSA’s list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Map position from postcodes.io. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or to Evans Halshaw Ford Transit Centre Darlington.
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