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MOT Test Centres in Kensington and Chelsea
8 MOT test stations in Kensington and Chelsea (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (25%) test motorcycles, 0 (0%) test Class 7 vans and 6 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
8
#31 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
2
25% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
0
0% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
0 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Kensington and Chelsea Stations Can Test
Of the 8 listed stations, 7 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Kensington and Chelsea. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 0; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 0; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 25% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 25% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 13% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 7 | 88% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 0 | 0% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 0 | 0% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (2)
Stations in Kensington and Chelsea authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Care of KensingtonUnits 4/5/7/8 | London | W11 1RE | 020 7229 9292 | 123457 |
| VIP Bike & Scooter Services LimitedArch 31 Blechynden Street | London | W10 6SA | 020 7221 8000 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (6)
Stations in Kensington and Chelsea authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park Autos (London) Limited24 Silchester Road | London | W10 6SE | 020 7727 8976 | 123457 |
| Kensington Autocare Ltd10 Malton Road | London | W10 5UP | 020 8960 2288 | 123457 |
| Mga AutosUnit 2 Latimer Industrial Estate | London | W10 6RQ | 020 8969 6991 | 123457 |
| Olympia Motors7A-7B Russell Garden Mews | London | W14 8EU | 020 7602 8286 | 123457 |
| Smith & Hunter Ltd17-19 Edge Street | London | W8 7PN | 020 7221 0441 | 123457 |
| Universal21B Stable Way | London | W10 6QX | 020 8968 5319 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Kensington and Chelsea
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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