MOT test centres in Southsea
Southsea has 4 MOT test stations on the official DVSA register. 4 test cars and small vans. By law the test itself can cost no more than £54.85 for a car — many garages charge less, so it's worth comparing two or three before you book.
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Getting an MOT in Southsea
Test centres in Southsea are spread across 2 postcode districts (PO4, PO5), so there's usually one within a short drive wherever you are in town. 2 of the 4 stations here also appear in our rated garage directory, so you can see customer ratings before you book. At least 1 MOT garage in Southsea is open on Saturdays — useful if you can't drop the car off in the week.
You can book an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before your current certificate runs out and keep the same renewal date, so booking ahead costs you nothing. Bring nothing but the car — the tester looks it up by registration. If it fails, you're entitled to a free retest at the same station within 10 working days for most repairs. Run through our pre-test checklist first: lights, tyres and wipers alone cause a huge share of avoidable failures.
Southsea has no station approved for minibuses and buses — the nearest is Fratton Autocentre Ltd in Portsmouth, about 0 miles away. Southsea has no station approved for motorcycles — the nearest is Andy Sills Motorcycles in Portsmouth, about 1 miles away.
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Frequently asked questions
How many MOT test centres are there in Southsea?
There are 4 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in Southsea on the official register, 4 of which test cars and small vans (class 4).
How much does an MOT cost in Southsea?
The law caps the MOT fee at £54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a motorcycle. Many garages in Southsea charge less than the cap, so it pays to phone two or three and compare.
Where can I get a motorbike MOT in Southsea?
0 stations in Southsea are approved for motorcycle testing (class 1 and 2). Look for the motorcycle badge in the list on this page.
How do I check when my MOT is due?
Use our free MOT checker: enter your registration and you'll see your MOT expiry date and full test history from DVSA records. Check your MOT now.