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MOT centres in Penmarth

The 38 test centres nearest to Penmarth, 5 of them within 3 miles. All approved by DVSA. Call them direct, no booking fees.

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What fails most near Penmarth

33.9% of cars in TR postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Headlight aim
  2. 2
    Damaged tyres
  3. 3
    Worn tyre tread
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MOT centres near Penmarth

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Questions people ask

Where is the nearest MOT centre to Penmarth?

R & G Motors Ltd in Helston (TR13 0DS) is about 1.1 miles from the middle of Penmarth in a straight line. There are 5 centres within 3 miles.

How much is an MOT in Penmarth?

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.

Can I get a van MOT near Penmarth?

Every centre here tests vans up to 3,000 kg, the same test as a car. For a bigger van (3,000 to 3,500 kg, class 7), none of the centres within 3 miles are approved, so try the area page.

Which is the best MOT centre in Penmarth?

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. Distances are straight lines from the middle of Penmarth as placed by OS Open Names. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.

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