Kick the Tyres
Kick the Tyres

MOT test centre

Simon Bailes

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DVSA test station 31027. You book direct with the centre. We don’t take bookings or fees. Is this your garage?

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What fails most in Darlington

29.7% of cars in DL postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Broken coil springs
  2. 2
    Headlight aim
  3. 3
    Damaged tyres
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How much is an MOT at Simon Bailes?

The most any centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85. Many charge less, so call 01609 780888 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.

Does Simon Bailes test vans?

It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg. It isn't approved for bigger vans (class 7, 3,000 to 3,500 kg).

Is Simon Bailes approved by DVSA?

Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station 31027.

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 Simon Bailes.

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