Hippo Vehicle Solutions Limited

Hippo Vehicle Solutions Limited is an MOT test station at Hippo Prep Centre, Lower Phillips Road, Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn, BB1 5TH, in Blackburn with Darwen (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S002503, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 20 authorised stations in the district and one of 67 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 54 of the district's 57 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Vantage Toyota Blackburn, 0.3 miles away (Class 4). 97 other stations sit within 5 miles and 221 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.6 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records HIPPO VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED (company number 06215364) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 17 Apr 2007 (19 years on the register), files full accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles. 4 outstanding charges are registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01254 919000. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.