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MOT Test Centres in Swale
52 MOT test stations in Swale, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 10 (19%) test motorcycles, 16 (31%) test Class 7 vans and 30 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
52
#25 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
10
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
16
31% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Swale Stations Can Test
Of the 52 listed stations, 49 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 Swale. Motorcycle riders have 10 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 16; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Sittingbourne (21), Sheerness (10), Faversham (7), Kent (4) and 9 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 10 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 10 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 49 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 8% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 16 | 31% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (22)
Stations in Swale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & P Vehicle Repair CentreUnit 4 | Sittingbourne | ME10 3RH | 07584 068302 | 123457 |
| A2 Tyre Supplies LimitedUnit 42 Tribune Drive | Sittingbourne | ME10 2PG | 01795 475200 | 123457 |
| All Class Mot'sUnit 10 | Faversham | ME13 7DL | 01795 597623 | 123457 |
| Amber MotorsportsUnit 5 | Sheerness | ME12 1LP | 01795 667333 | 123457 |
| Auto Evolution LimitedBreach Lane | Sittingbourne, Kent | ME9 7PE | 01795 515556 | 123457 |
| Chalkwell Garage Services Limited195 Chalkwell Road | Sittingbourne | ME10 1BJ | 01795 423982 | 123457 |
| Colwin Motorcycles25/29 Milton Road | Sittingbourne | ME10 3EX | 01795 472512 | 123457 |
| D & J Motor Services Limited14 Anchor Business Park | Sittingbourne | ME10 3AE | 01795 425463 | 123457 |
| Dargate MOT CentreLamberhurst Farm | Faversham | ME13 9ER | 01227 752958 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 Crown Quay Trade Centre · Halfords Autocentre | Sittingbourne | ME10 3DY | 01795 423226 | 123457 |
| J Appleby and Sons Motorcycles128 Halfway Road | Sheerness | ME12 3AR | 01795 663181 | 123457 |
| Marina MOTSUnit 1 | Sheerness | ME11 5WW | 01795 667660 | 123457 |
| MOT A CarUnit 9 Castle Acres | Sittingbourne, Kent | ME10 3RZ | 01795 425999 | 123457 |
| N L Services Garage LimitedPrentis Quay | Kent | ME10 2QD | 01795 424446 | 123457 |
| Nrp AutocentreWallend Farm | Sheerness | ME12 3RR | 01795 877966 | 123457 |
| Oak Motors (Kent) LimitedThe Ridgeway | Faversham | ME13 9BA | 01227 751307 | 123457 |
| Right Choice MOT CentreUnit 1C Oast Park | Hartlip Kent | ME9 7TT | 01634 379775 | 123457 |
| Ryder Automotive & Ryder MotorcyclesUnit 12 D2 Trading Estate | Sittingbourne Kent | ME10 3RH | 01795 899204 | 123457 |
| Selstone3 Walbrook Business Park | Sheerness | ME12 3XS | 020 8691 9827 | 123457 |
| Service Point 17 LimitedUnit 2 Stickfast Farm | Sittingbourne | ME9 8QP | 01795 502999 | 123457 |
| Sparshatts of Kent LimitedUnit 10 Eurolink Industrial Estate | Sittingbourne | ME10 3RN | 07843 359404 | 123457 |
| Srs Motors LimitedUnits 7 And 8 Regis Business Park | Sheerness | ME12 1HA | 01795 660916 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (30)
Stations in Swale 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & P Vehicle Repair CentreUnit C2 Smeed Dean Centre | Sittingbourne | ME10 3EW | 01795 422498 | 123457 |
| A2 Tyre Supplies Limited13/15 Queenborough Road | Sheerness | ME12 3BY | 01795 667666 | 123457 |
| All Vehicle Services (Kent) LimitedUnit 5B Brickmakers Ind Estate | Kent | ME10 3RL | 01795 422040 | 123457 |
| Alpine Garage LimitedWatsons Hill | Kent | ME10 2JW | 01795 423784 | 123457 |
| Autocheck Faversham LtdStone Street Garage | Faversham | ME13 8PH | 01795 228384 | 123457 |
| Blythes MOT Centre181A Shortlands Road | Sittingbourne | ME10 3JU | 01795 439060 | 123457 |
| Bob Coates MotorsUnit 19 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate | Sheerness | ME12 1RN | 01795 667744 | 123457 |
| Brambledown AutosLower Road | Sheppey | ME12 3SR | 01795 877151 | 123457 |
| Bull Lane GarageBull Lane | Faversham | ME13 9AH | 01227 751537 | 123457 |
| Cwc Automotive LimitedUnit P | Sittingbourne | ME10 2FB | 01795 470510 | 123457 |
| D TyresNorton Cross Garage | Teynham | ME9 9JY | 01795 522306 | 123457 |
| Doddington Service Station LimitedThe Street | Sittingbourne | ME9 0BP | 01795 886235 | 123457 |
| Eastchurch Autos LimitedChurch Road | Isle of Sheppey | ME12 4DG | 01795 880850 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres58-59 Mill Way · Formula One Autocentres | Sittingbourne | ME10 2PD | 01795 424900 | 123457 |
| G and J MOT Centre LimitedUnit 2 | Queenborough Kent | ME11 5HL | 01795 660777 | 123457 |
| Grahams Auto Repairs LimitedUnit 12 Tech Centre | Sittingbourne | ME10 3RG | 01795 425999 | 123457 |
| High Street Garage Sittingbourne LimitedRear Of 3 To 5 West Street | Sittingbourne | ME10 1AA | 01795 438282 | 123457 |
| Kar Services South East LimitedUnit P2 | Sittingbourne | ME10 1NQ | 01795 422295 | 123457 |
| Keiths MotorsCannon Mill Lakes | Faversham | ME13 7UD | 01795 531120 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitRailway Road · Kwik Fit | Sheerness | ME12 1PF | 01795 663665 | 123457 |
| Medway HyundaiLondon Road | Gillingham,kent | ME8 8PT | 01634 408408 | 123457 |
| MOTS Only LimitedChapel Garage | Faversham | ME13 7LH | 01795 591043 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch AutocentresUnit D3 | Sittingbourne | ME10 2PD | 01795 423433 | 123457 |
| Pearce and BattKey Street Garage | Sittingbourne | ME10 1YX | 01795 424203 | 123457 |
| Perrys Motor Sales LimitedLondon Road | Sittingbourne | ME9 9AQ | 01795 476222 | 123457 |
| Protyre SittingbourneUnit 3 Crown Quay Trade Centre · Protyre | Kent | ME10 3DY | 01795 438003 | 123457 |
| Queenborough Test CentreUnit 13-14 Tomas Seth Business Park | Queenborough | ME11 5TS | 01795 667500 | 123457 |
| Queens Garage113 Chequers Road | Sheerness | ME12 3QL | 01795 872295 | 123457 |
| Sittingbounre MOT Centre40 Tribune Drive | Sittingbourne | ME10 2PG | 01795 423232 | 123457 |
| Watling Tyre ServiceSt Michaels Road | Sittingbourne | ME10 3DN | 01795 472354 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Swale
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
| 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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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