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MOT Test Centres in Blaby
31 MOT test stations in Blaby, Leicestershire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (13%) test motorcycles, 10 (32%) test Class 7 vans and 17 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
31
#28 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
4
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
32% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Blaby 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 Blaby. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Leicester (28), Hinckley (2), Whetstone (1). 2 are council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 6% | £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 | 7 | 23% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 32% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (14)
Stations in Blaby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bus LimitedUnit 84 The Whittle Estate | Whetstone | LE8 6LH | 0116 284 4873 | 123457 |
| Blaby District CouncilUnit 21 Enderby Road Industrial Estate · council-run | Leicester | LE8 6HZ | 0116 272 7649 | 123457 |
| Blaby District MOT and Garage Services LtdUnit 1 Winchester Avenue | Leicester | LE8 4GZ | 0116 507 6298 | 123457 |
| C G Cars Leicester Limited36-38 Narborough Road South | Leicester | LE3 2FN | 07799 405184 | 123457 |
| Ford and Slater LimitedHazel Drive | Leicester | LE3 2JG | 0116 263 2900 | 123457 |
| Glenfield Garage141 Dominion Road | Leicester | LE3 8JB | 0116 231 3326 | 123457 |
| John Brindley LimitedThe Close | Hinckley | LE10 3PA | 01455 272129 | 123457 |
| Leicestershire County CouncilCroft Depot · council-run | Leicester | LE9 3GE | 0116 305 2216 | 123457 |
| M J C Motorcycles LtdUnit 3 Froanes Close | Leicester | LE19 4XL | 0116 275 0222 | 123457 |
| Main Street Garage9 Main Street | Leicester | LE9 3AU | 0116 286 3020 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Vehicle Services WorkshopCenturian Way | Leicester | LE19 1LE | 0116 256 8680 | 123457 |
| Sharnford Garage LtdLeicester Road | Hinckley | LE10 3PP | 01455 272336 | 123457 |
| Stellantis &YOU Leicester91 Abbey Lane | Leicester | LE4 5QW | 0116 268 8600 | 123457 |
| Walsh AutomotiveUnit S7A Wharf Way | Leicester | LE2 9TF | 0116 275 1145 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (17)
Stations in Blaby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont AutomotiveStation Road | Leicester | LE9 4LY | 01455 271466 | 123457 |
| Braunstone Crossroads Motors1-3 Hinckley Road | Leicester | LE3 3GL | 0116 239 0347 | 123457 |
| Broad Street GarageBrook Street | Leicester | LE19 4ND | 0116 286 1416 | 123457 |
| Cambridge Road Garage Limited42 Cambridge Road | Leicester | LE9 5SH | 0116 275 0056 | 123457 |
| Camstone Garage LtdCambridge Road | Leicester | LE8 6LG | 0116 275 3303 | 123457 |
| Countesthorpe MOT Test Centre85 Station Road | Leicester | LE8 5TD | 0116 278 1545 | 123457 |
| County Vehicle Testing StationUnit 9 | Leicester | LE8 6HZ | 0116 286 7227 | 123457 |
| Favells Garage Limited3 Leicester Road | Leicester | LE8 5QU | 0116 277 4006 | 123457 |
| Leicester AudiHazel Drive | Leicester | LE3 2JG | 0116 282 8200 | 123457 |
| Lloyds Garage Leicester Ltd16 Chestnut Road | Leicester | LE3 8DB | 0116 223 7048 | 123457 |
| Marshall Narborough45-49 Coventry Road | Leicester | LE19 2GE | 0116 275 2800 | 123457 |
| Narborough Garage24 Coventry Road | Leicester | LE19 2GR | 07971 343345 | 123457 |
| R Chapman (Auto Engineers) Ltd14 Sycamore Street | Leicester | LE8 4FJ | 0116 277 3899 | 123457 |
| Sytner LeicesterMeridian East | Leicester | LE19 1UY | 0116 282 7700 | 123457 |
| Walkers Tyres34 Narborough Road | Leicester | LE3 2FN | 0116 427 0398 | 123457 |
| Whetstone District Test CentreUnit 12 | Leicester | LE8 6HZ | 0116 284 9181 | 123457 |
| Wyvern Garage5-9 Fairfax Road | Leicester | LE4 7EH | 0116 276 7246 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Blaby
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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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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