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MOT Test Centres in Portsmouth

71 MOT test stations in Portsmouth (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (10%) test motorcycles, 14 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 50 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.

Stations listed

71

#6 of 64 districts in South East

Test motorcycles

7

10% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

14

20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

8 / 1

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Portsmouth Stations Can Test

Of the 71 listed stations, 67 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 Portsmouth. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 8; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Portsmouth (65), Southsea (4), Hants (1), Hilsea (1). 7 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc710%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc710%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg11%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6794%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats811%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1420%£58.60

Where the 71 Portsmouth stations are

Every listed station in Portsmouth 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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Outline map of Portsmouth with 71 MOT test stations marked
  • Exact postcode position
  • Area centroid, approximate (3)
  • Highlighted from the table

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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (21)

Stations in Portsmouth 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Portsmouth
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Acorn GarageUnit 3PortsmouthPO4 8SY023 9286 2161123457
Adams Morey LtdBurrfields RoadPortsmouthPO3 5NN023 9269 1122123457
Andy Sills MotorcyclesUnit 1 White Heather GaragePortsmouthPO5 2LN023 9217 0050123457
Aqua Garage Services Limited110-112 Eastney RoadPortsmouthPO4 9HZ023 9286 4835123457
ATS Euromaster LtdSharps Close · ATS EuromasterPortsmouthPO3 5PS023 9266 5959123457
Bike MotoUnit 23PortsmouthPO3 5RJ023 9269 8254123457
CarbaseUnit B Oyo Business UnitsPortsmouthPO6 1RG023 9238 9545123457
Derby Motors Copnor Ltd113 Copnor RoadPortsmouthPO3 5AG07919 543247123457
Fratton Autocentre Ltd71 Claremont RoadPortsmouthPO1 5AP07447 012193123457
Go Autos Service Centre57B Emsworth RoadPortsmouthPO2 0BS023 9261 1300123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 · Halfords AutocentrePortsmouthPO4 8SY023 9275 3712123457
Hendy Ford CoshamSouthampton RoadPortsmouthPO6 4RW023 9232 2900123457
Hendy Portsmouth Car and van StoreUnits 2,3 & 4PortsmouthPO3 5TD023 9298 7665123457
Hilsea MOTUnit 22PortsmouthPO3 5BJ023 9266 5400123457
Peter Cooper PortsmouthBilton WayPortsmouthPO3 5FH023 9266 1000123457
Portsmouth Protyre468 London Road · ProtyrePortsmouthPO2 9RN023 9269 4741123457
Powerdrive Diesel Fuel Injection Specialists LtdUnit 7PortsmouthPO3 5NX023 9265 0404123457
Purbrook Garage Services Ltd1A Hamilton RoadHantsPO6 4QE023 9238 9060123457
Richmond Cars LtdFitzherbert RoadPortsmouthPO6 1RU023 9352 0374123457
Roger Downey Motorcycles2-4 Kingston RoadPortsmouthPO1 5RZ023 9282 5515123457
Sparks Commercials (Portsmouth) LtdQuartremaine RoadPortsmouthPO3 5QG023 9265 8400123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (50)

Stations in Portsmouth 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; £35-50 is typical.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Portsmouth
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A1 Automac LtdUnit 2 Cluster Industrial EstatePortsmouthPO4 8ST023 9217 8909123457
Ackworth Road MOT CentreUnit 6BPortsmouthPO3 5HU023 9266 6608123457
Atlanta Garage LtdUnits 1 & 2 Atlanta WorksPortsmouthPO2 8LP023 9266 4498123457
B P Motor RepairsUnit 3PortsmouthPO6 1RU023 9238 2984123457
Cartek Garage Services Ltd52A Northern RoadPortsmouthPO6 3DP023 9236 2276123457
City Exhaust and Tyres Ltd141 Goldsmith AvenuePortsmouthPO4 8QZ023 9283 8855123457
Copnor Bridge MOT CentreUnit 2PortsmouthPO3 6AP023 9273 0404123457
Drayton MOT Centre LtdR/O CO-OpPortsmouthPO6 2EH023 9221 4412123457
Drive in Automotive Engineers LtdDurham StreetPortsmouthPO1 1NA023 9273 5000123457
Formula One Autocentres LtdUnit 7K The Pompey Centre · Formula One AutocentresPortsmouthPO4 8ER023 9275 2233123457
Fratton Bridge GarageUnit 6 Dundas SpurPortsmouthPO3 5NX023 9286 1731123457
G T Hewett & Son Ltd20-24 Copythorn RoadPortsmouthPO2 0EB023 9266 1315123457
Glenrands LtdCompass RoadPortsmouthPO6 4SJ07765 345823123457
Halfords Autocentre201 205 Fratton Road · Halfords AutocentrePortsmouthPO1 5EZ023 9286 2341123457
Halfords AutocentresUnit 6 Mountbatton Business Park · Halfords AutocentrePortsmouthPO6 1UR023 9232 5066123457
Harwoods Audi PortsmouthAirport Service RoadPortsmouthPO3 5PW023 9265 7900123457
Haslemere Road Garage164 Haslemere RoadPortsmouthPO4 9AS023 9282 0346123457
Hendy Group LimitedBilton WayPortsmouthPO3 5FH023 9298 2558123457
Hi Q (Elite Garages)Coach & Horses RoundaboutPortsmouthPO2 9RH023 9266 3351123457
Jkm Motor Services Ltd1 Bolde ClosePortsmouthPO3 5RD023 9263 9933123457
Kingsley Garage1 Baffins RoadPortsmouthPO3 6BD023 9273 7879123457
Kwik Fit94 East Surrey Street · Kwik FitPortsmouthPO1 1NA023 9229 1713123457
Limberline Tyres LtdLimberline Spur Unit 33PortsmouthPO3 5DX023 9266 7218123457
M & N Autos (Portsmouth) LtdUnit 7BPortsmouthPO3 5BU023 9269 9690123457
M and H MOT Station Ltd10 Rodney RoadSouthseaPO4 8SY07308 311861123457
Mitsi Art LtdUnit 6 Venture CourtHilseaPO3 5RY023 9269 1535123457
Motomex Garage LtdUnit 3-4PortsmouthPO6 1ST023 9247 0224123457
MototechUnit 8 Warren Industrial EstatePortsmouthPO4 8PY023 9261 3737123457
Mr Clutch Autocentres LtdUnits 3/2A & 3/2BPortsmouthPO4 8SY023 9283 7377123457
North End MOT CentreI North End AvenuePortsmouthPO2 9EA023 9217 5100123457
Olive Green Motors37 Liss RoadPortsmouthPO4 8AP023 9273 1886123457
Pentagon PortsmouthBilton WayPortsmouthPO3 5PD023 9265 6565123457
Phoenix MOT Centre LtdUnit 2 Southsea WorksPortsmouthPO4 8SP07711 111776123457
Porsche Centre PortsmouthLakeside Business ParkPortsmouthPO6 3PQ023 9221 2350123457
Port Solent Car CentreUnit 6APortsmouthPO6 4RJ023 9221 4443123457
Portsmouth Exhaust & Tyre Services LtdUnit 6PortsmouthPO6 4RJ023 9220 0011123457
Portsmouth MOT Centre LimitedAlchorne PlacePortsmouthPO3 5QL023 9266 2475123457
Portsmouth Motor Company LtdRuffell HousePortsmouthPO3 5NN023 9266 7080123457
RAD66 Cars Ltd7C Shawcross Industrial EstatePortsmouthPO3 5HU07714 797844123457
Semmens of Southsea2 Furness RoadPortsmouthPO5 2JL023 9281 6610123457
Setyre Fast Fit348 Havant RoadPortsmouthPO6 1NE023 9237 6007123457
Smile Servicing & Repairs LtdLondon RoadPortsmouthPO2 9RR023 9266 9766123457
SnowsBMW HousePortsmouthPO3 5FF023 9265 7500123457
Snows PortsmouthWalton RoadPortsmouthPO6 1SR023 9231 4214123457
Snows Seat PortsmouthBilton WayPortsmouthPO3 5FE023 9265 7800123457
Southsea MOT Test Centre34B Exmouth RoadSouthseaPO5 2QL023 9286 4050123457
Staple GarageNorthcote Road GarageSouthseaPO4 0LH023 9275 4425123457
Warren MOT Test CentreUnit 6APortsmouthPO4 8PY023 9287 1117123457
Whites Motors51 53 St Pauls RoadSouthseaPO5 4AA023 9282 1069123457
Yeomans LimitedClement Attlee WayPortsmouthPO6 4SR023 9232 0320123457

What an MOT costs in Portsmouth

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

South East typical (Class 4 car)

£35-50

From this site's regional guide for South East

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Havantabout 4 miles between district centres39Gosportabout 4 miles between district centres24Farehamabout 7 miles between district centres44Isle of Wightabout 12 miles between district centres57Chichesterabout 13 miles between district centres61Eastleighabout 15 miles between district centres51

All districts in South East · All regions

Related MOT cost guides

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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Updated 2026-06-11