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MOT Test Centres in Kingston upon Thames
31 MOT test stations in Kingston upon Thames (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (10%) test motorcycles, 5 (16%) test Class 7 vans and 24 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
31
#22 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
3
10% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
5
16% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Kingston upon Thames Stations Can Test
Of the 31 listed stations, 30 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 Kingston upon Thames. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 5; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Kingston Upon Thames (15), Surbiton (8), New Malden (4), Surrey (2) and 2 other post towns. 5 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 10% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 10% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 30 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 10% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 5 | 16% | £58.60 |
Where the 31 Kingston upon Thames stations are
Every listed station in Kingston upon Thames on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (7)
Stations in Kingston upon Thames 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autotec WorkshopUnit 1 Apsley House | New Malden | KT3 3NJ | 020 8336 1365 | 123457 |
| Chessington Motorcycles166 To 168 Hook Road | Surbiton | KT6 5BZ | 020 8397 1138 | 123457 |
| Crown Garages Kingston LimitedRear Of 297 Richmond Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 5DJ | 020 8549 4222 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre177 Hook Road · Halfords Autocentre | Surbiton | KT6 5AR | 020 8391 5867 | 123457 |
| Just the TicketUnit D Wellington Crescent | New Malden | KT3 3NE | 020 8336 1111 | 123457 |
| The Vehicle Test CentresCambridge MOT Centre | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 3HG | 020 8549 8769 | 123457 |
| Usf Motors Ltd21 Red Lion Business Centre | Surbiton | KT6 7QD | 07414 668655 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (24)
Stations in Kingston upon Thames 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autocare Motors LimitedPhilippe House | Surrey | KT3 3NE | 020 8336 0003 | 123457 |
| Berrylands Autocare167 Surbiton Hill Park | Surbiton | KT5 8EJ | 020 8399 4362 | 123457 |
| Browns Road Garage Ltd71-75 Browns Road | Surrey | KT5 8SP | 07525 211768 | 123457 |
| Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) LimitedIvey House | Surbiton | KT5 9AJ | 020 7731 3612 | 123457 |
| Coachworks Motovalet19 Southsea Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 2EH | 020 8549 9927 | 123457 |
| Elton Park MOT44 Mill Place | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 2RL | 020 8549 9959 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre198 Cambridge Road · Halfords Autocentre | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 3LF | 020 8546 3311 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LimitedR/O 145A London Road · Halfords Autocentre | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 6NH | 020 8549 8261 | 123457 |
| Jcf Car Clinic242A Canbury Park Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 6LG | 020 8541 4466 | 123457 |
| Kingston Auto Repairs43 Acre Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 6ER | 020 8546 9466 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitKwik Fit · Kwik Fit | Surbiton | KT6 5NF | 020 8390 9327 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit133 London Road · Kwik Fit | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 6NH | 020 8549 8507 | 123457 |
| M&D Autos26 Elm Road | New Malden | KT3 3HB | 020 8942 1911 | 123457 |
| Maypole Motors Limited7 Hook Road | Surbiton | KT6 5AA | 020 8399 5544 | 123457 |
| Merityre of Kingston18-24 Kingston Hill | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 7NH | 020 8974 6400 | 123457 |
| Middx Limited14A Clifton Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 6PW | 020 8547 1003 | 123457 |
| Mmm Auto UKUnit A Oakcroft Works | Chessington | KT9 1RH | 020 8145 4545 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited45-49 Cambridge Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 3NS | 020 8546 5146 | 123457 |
| N/AA3 Coombe Flyover | London | SW20 0AD | 020 8949 3333 | 123457 |
| Palace GaragePalace Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 2LG | 020 8547 2022 | 123457 |
| Park MOT224 Kings Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT2 5HX | 020 8549 8296 | 123457 |
| Penrith Road Motors2A Penrith Road | New Malden | KT3 3QS | 020 8942 1888 | 123457 |
| Prymus Car Garage LimitedUnit 9B Hampden Road | Kingston Upon Thames | KT1 3LG | 020 3417 6290 | 123457 |
| Red Lion MOT & Repair Limited143 Red Lion Road | Surbiton | KT6 7RQ | 020 8397 5798 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Kingston upon Thames
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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