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MOT Test Centres in Southend-on-Sea
45 MOT test stations in Southend-on-Sea (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (20%) test motorcycles, 8 (18%) test Class 7 vans and 29 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
45
#26 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
9
20% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
8
18% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 6
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Southend-on-Sea Stations Can Test
Of the 45 listed stations, 43 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 Southend-on-Sea. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 8; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 6. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Southend on Sea (24), Leigh on Sea (5), Westcliff on Sea (4), Southend-On-Sea (3) and 6 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 6 | 13% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 43 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 9% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 8 | 18% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (16)
Stations in Southend-on-Sea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Sales LimitedVale Works | Southend on Sea | SS2 5DP | 01702 615071 | 123457 |
| Autorama GarageTickfield Avenue | Southend on Sea | SS2 6LL | 01702 392203 | 123457 |
| Belle Vue Motors Southend Ltd22 Belle Vue Place | Southend on Sea | SS1 2RA | 01702 464945 | 123457 |
| Bikewise Motorcycles25 Rutherford Close | Eastwood | SS9 5LQ | 01702 512211 | 123457 |
| Christchurch Service Station2 Christchurch Road | Southend on Sea | SS2 4JS | 01702 466012 | 123457 |
| Inverness Autos LtdInverness Garage | West Cliff on Sea | SS0 9DY | 01702 414410 | 123457 |
| J G MotorcyclesUnit 6 Robert Leonard Industrial Site | Southend-On-Sea | SS2 5QD | 01702 826040 | 123457 |
| Karrs119-123 St Helens Road | Westcliff on Sea | SS0 7LF | 01702 300413 | 123457 |
| Melburn MOT CentreUnit 16 Robert Leonard Industrial Site | Southend on Sea | SS2 5QD | 01702 617800 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited329 Southchurch Road | Southend on Sea | SS1 2PE | 01702 467667 | 123457 |
| Progress Road MOT Service CentreUnits 1 And 2 Rutherford Close | Leigh on Sea | SS9 5LQ | 01702 421411 | 123457 |
| Shoebury Vehicle Services67 Vanguard Way | Essex | SS3 9QY | 01702 290890 | 123457 |
| Station GarageUnit 1 Southend Central Railway Station | Southend-On-Sea | SS1 1AB | 01702 431946 | 123457 |
| Stock Road MOT & Servicing LtdRear Of 555 Sutton Road | Southend on Sea | SS2 5QF | 01702 601222 | 123457 |
| The MOT Tester Training Company LimitedUnit 7 Craftsman Square | Southend on Sea | SS2 5RH | 01702 749684 | 123457 |
| Westcliff Test Centre270/272 Westborough Road | Westcliff on Sea | SS0 9PU | 01702 392233 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (29)
Stations in Southend-on-Sea 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; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & R ServicesUnit 14 Laurence Ind Estate | Southend on Sea | SS2 6RH | 01702 420621 | 123457 |
| A & S MOT Limited12 Dundonald Drive | Leigh on Sea | SS9 1NB | 01702 471141 | 123457 |
| Abc Autos759 To 765 Southchurch Road | Southend on Sea | SS1 2PP | 01702 469666 | 123457 |
| Alma Motor Company41/43 Glendale Gardens | Leigh on Sea | SS9 2AT | 01702 474228 | 123457 |
| Bridge Garage ServicesNess Road | Shoeburyness | SS3 9PG | 01702 296109 | 123457 |
| D & G Motors11 Craftsman Square | Southend on Sea,essex | SS2 5RH | 01702 611015 | 123457 |
| D G M Service Centre 2006 LimitedUnit 4 Priory Works | Southend on Sea | SS2 6LD | 01702 603777 | 123457 |
| Dvan Autos247 Sutton Road | Southend on Sea | SS2 5PE | 01702 618595 | 123457 |
| Eastwood Service Station and MOT Centre462A Rayleigh Road | Essex | SS9 5HZ | 01702 524842 | 123457 |
| Fairmead MOT Centre701B London Road | Westcliff on Sea | SS0 9PA | 01702 391767 | 123457 |
| Formula One Southend555 Sutton Road | Southend on Sea | SS2 5FB | 01702 611166 | 123457 |
| Group 1 Volkswagen Southend2 Comet Way | Southend on Sea | SS2 6XR | 01702 421142 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 3 · Halfords Autocentre | Southend on Sea | SS2 5PQ | 01702 603691 | 123457 |
| Hamstel Auto MOT Station & Repairs LimitedUnit 4G Sunray Works | Southend-On-Sea | SS2 5DQ | 01702 615855 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit61 London Road · Kwik Fit | Southend on Sea | SS1 1PF | 01702 338675 | 123457 |
| Leigh M.O.T (Service & Repair) Centre1000A London Road | Leigh-On-Sea | SS9 3NE | 01702 478158 | 123457 |
| Leigh Service Station Limited1647-1653 London Road | Leigh-On-Sea | SS9 2SQ | 01702 474206 | 123457 |
| Martin Motor EngineersThe Garage | Southend on Sea | SS3 9BN | 01702 296133 | 123457 |
| N/ABellhouse Mill | Leigh on Sea | SS9 5NG | 07736 255867 | 123457 |
| Prince Avenue Service Station59 Prince Avenue | Southend on Sea | SS2 6RL | 01702 332833 | 123457 |
| Probert Motors624 London Road | Westcliff on Sea | SS0 9HW | 01702 342563 | 123457 |
| Quick Fit Services95 To 97 Rectory Grove | Leigh on Sea | SS9 2HW | 01702 477023 | 123457 |
| Reynolds Motor Group Service Centre Limited42 To 46 Ness Road | Shoeburyness | SS3 9DF | 01702 842686 | 123457 |
| Service Garage MOT & Repair Centre Limited4 Towerfield Close | Southend on Sea | SS3 9QP | 01702 297003 | 123457 |
| Smd AutosUnit 3 Craftsman Square | Southend on Sea | SS2 5RH | 01702 616177 | 123457 |
| Southend Motor ServicesUnit 3 Boscombe Mews | Southend on Sea | SS2 5JD | 01702 468002 | 123457 |
| Sun Motors Limited190 Woodgrange Drive | Southend on Sea | SS1 2SJ | 01702 466428 | 123457 |
| Sunray Auto RepairsUnit 2 | Southend on Sea | SS2 5QD | 01702 467333 | 123457 |
| Vanguard Auto Service Limited41 Vanguard Way | Southend on Sea | SS3 9QY | 01702 295988 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Southend-on-Sea
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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.
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