MOT centres in Kirkwall
29 test centres approved by DVSA in KW postcodes. Call them direct, no booking fees.
29 centres · A to Z
Main Street, Castletown, KW14 8TU
Unit 16b, Airport Industrial Estate, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4QS
Scotts Road, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1GR
Quholm, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3LL
North End Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AG
10 Garson Place, Stromness, KW16 3EE
The Garage, Reay, Thurso, KW14 7RE
Plot 2, Grainshore Drive, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, KW15 1RE
Maitland Place, Finstown, Orkney, KW17 2ES
Annandale, Stromness, KW16 3HS
Francis Street, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5PZ
16a Airport Industrial Estate, Wick, KW1 4QS
Crescent Street, Halkirk, KW12 6XN
Marness Garage, St Ola, Kirkwall, KW15 1SF
Markethill, Dunbeath, Caithness, KW6 6EJ
Manse Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1BS
The Garage, Kinbrace, KW11 6UB
Lawrona, Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SS
Shore Garage, Shore Street, Helmsdale, KW8 6JS
49 Barrock Street, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7DG
Before you book
What fails most in Kirkwall
28.1% of cars here failed their MOT in 2025, about the same as the 27.3% across Great Britain (No. 53 of 118 areas). The usual reasons:
- 1Broken coil springs
- 2Headlight aim
- 3Weak brakesAbout twice as common here than across Britain
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Questions people ask
How much is an MOT in Kirkwall?
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.
How many MOT centres are there in Kirkwall?
29 centres in KW postcodes are approved by DVSA to test cars. 9 of them also test vans.
How early can I book my MOT?
Up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out. You keep the same renewal date.
Which is the best MOT centre in Kirkwall?
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. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Map positions from postcodes.io. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.
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