MOT test centre
DVSA test station 8619BL. 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.
Shoeburyness, SS3 9PG
Southend on Sea, SS3 9QP
Essex, SS3 9QY
Southend on Sea, SS3 9QY
Southend on Sea, SS3 9BN
Essex, SS3 0PJ
Southend on Sea, SS3 0PJ
Great Wakering, SS3 0FF
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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 842686 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 8619BL.
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 Reynolds Motor Group Service Centre Limited.
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