Penton Motor Group

Penton Motor Group is an MOT test station at 141 Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PY, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V107226, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 32 authorised stations in the district and one of 36 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 139 of the district's 150 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Kwik Fit in Christchurch, at the same postcode (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 51 other stations sit within 5 miles and 169 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.2 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records PENTON SECURITIES LIMITED (company number 02846221) against this station, matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 19 Aug 1993 (32 years on the register), files group accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles. 5 outstanding charges are registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01202 431883. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.