Kb Tyres (NE) Limited

Kb Tyres (NE) Limited is an MOT test station at Units 4-8, The Former British Coal Power Station, Philadeplhia Lane, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4TG, in County Durham (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S003785, 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 70 authorised stations in the district and one of 107 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 181 of the district's 187 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Burn Garage, 0.4 miles away (Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4). 82 other stations sit within 5 miles and 332 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.9 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 KB TYRES (N E ) LIMITED (company number 05320619) 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 23 Dec 2004 (21 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45310 Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories. 1 outstanding charge is registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0191 584 8244. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.