MOT test centre
DVSA test station 1ALR49. 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.
Southampton, SO18 2JD
Southampton, SO30 3HQ
Eastleigh, SO50 5QT
Southampton, SO17 3AN
Southampton, SO17 3EA
Southampton, SO16 3HH
Southampton, SO30 3HP
Southampton, SO18 1LH
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Before you go
28.5% of cars in SO 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 023 8061 9044 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.
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).
Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station 1ALR49.
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 Mercedes Benz of Southampton.
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