MOT test centre
DVSA test station 1ALJ00. 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.
Southend on Sea, SS2 5JD
Southend on Sea, SS2 4JS
Southend on Sea, SS1 2RA
Southend on Sea, SS2 5PE
Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5DQ
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1AB
Southend on Sea, SS2 5PQ
Southend on Sea, SS2 5DP
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Before you go
23% of cars in SS postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, lower 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 01702 467667 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 1ALJ00.
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 Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited.
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