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MOT Test Centres in Fareham
44 MOT test stations in Fareham, Hampshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (18%) test motorcycles, 4 (9%) test Class 7 vans and 32 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
44
#32 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
8
18% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
4
9% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Fareham Stations Can Test
Of the 44 listed stations, 41 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 Fareham. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 4; 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 Fareham (32), Southampton (8), Gosport (1), Portchester (1) and 2 other post towns. 6 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 41 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 9% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 4 | 9% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Fareham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al and Sons Wheels LimitedUnit E Blackbrook Business Park | Fareham | PO15 5DR | 01329 287292 | 123457 |
| Barneys Superbikes6 The Galleries | Fareham | PO14 1AH | 01329 828827 | 123457 |
| Car Trading & RepairsNewgate Lane | Fareham | PO14 1BA | 01329 661215 | 123457 |
| Hazleton Garage Services LtdUnit 8 | Fareham | PO16 8SX | 01329 235673 | 123457 |
| MOT & Service World Fareham123 Wickham Road | Fareham | PO16 7HY | 01329 826387 | 123457 |
| Pentagon LtdStandard Way | Fareham | PO16 8XL | 01329 286224 | 123457 |
| Priory Garage331 Southampton Road | Titchfield | PO14 4AY | 01329 843167 | 123457 |
| Rel Boarhunt LtdUnit A & A1 | Fareham | PO16 8TT | 01329 282999 | 123457 |
| Segensworth Automobiles Ltd9 Barratt Industrial Park | Segensworth West | PO15 5SL | 01489 662000 | 123457 |
| Solent Garage Services (Stubbington) LimitedUnit 3 Solent Gate Industrial Park | Fareham | PO14 1TL | 01329 667000 | 123457 |
| Station Garage (Park Gate) LimitedUnit 4 Park Gate Business Centre | Southampton | SO31 1FQ | 01489 584567 | 123457 |
| The Motorcycle MechanicUnit 2 | Fareham | PO16 7HZ | 01329 236767 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (32)
Stations in Fareham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Cars 1 Porchester LimitedUnit 2 | Fareham | PO16 9SF | 023 9221 5369 | 123457 |
| Apolo Motor ServicesUnit 4 | Fareham | PO16 0TA | 01329 289431 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LtdQueens Road · ATS Euromaster | Fareham | PO16 0NW | 01329 234941 | 123457 |
| Beresford Auto Service CentreNorthern Galleries | Fareham | PO14 1AH | 01329 289842 | 123457 |
| Brackstone Mechanical Services5A Newtown Road | Southampton | SO31 9FY | 01489 797168 | 123457 |
| Castle Bodyworks LtdUnit 2 Blackbrook Business Park | Fareham | PO15 5DR | 01329 234123 | 123457 |
| Eden VauxhallSpeedfields Park | Fareham | PO14 1UX | 01329 231511 | 123457 |
| Elkins Motors99B Mays Lane | Fareham | PO14 2ED | 01329 661800 | 123457 |
| Fareham MOT & Tyre Centre Ltd4D Fielder Drive | Fareham | PO14 1JE | 01329 237400 | 123457 |
| Fareham ProtyreRussell Place · Protyre | Fareham | PO16 7SE | 01329 220743 | 123457 |
| Fastway Autcentre196- 198 West Street | Fareham | PO16 0HF | 01329 284353 | 123457 |
| Formula One AutocentresUnit 1 · Formula One Autocentres | Gosport | PO13 0AS | 01329 280000 | 123457 |
| Fort Fareham Garage LtdUnit 8 Fort Fareham Industrial Estate | Fareham | PO14 1AH | 01329 233542 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreC/O Halfords · Halfords Autocentre | Southampton | SO31 6AF | 01489 581346 | 123457 |
| Hendy Ford FarehamNewgate Lane | Fareham | PO14 1TU | 01329 281818 | 123457 |
| J & S MOT & Repairs113 Wickham Road | Fareham | PO16 7HZ | 01329 230118 | 123457 |
| K2 Garage Services Ltd21 Bridge Industries | Fareham | PO16 8SX | 01329 800545 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit1B Castle Trading Estate · Kwik Fit | Portchester | PO16 9SE | 023 9237 2279 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUnit 2A / 5A · Kwik Fit | Fareham | PO15 5SL | 01489 589616 | 123457 |
| Locks Heath Garage212 Hunts Pond Road | Fareham | PO14 4PG | 01489 559699 | 123457 |
| Motor MedicUnit 18A | Fareham | PO14 1AH | 01329 286384 | 123457 |
| Peter Nash Specialist Cars1 Warsash Road | Southampton | SO31 9HW | 01489 589898 | 123457 |
| Portchester Auto Services240 White Hart Lane | Fareham | PO16 9AU | 023 9238 4221 | 123457 |
| Ray Chandler Station Garage Fareham LimitedUnit 1 | Fareham | PO14 1NP | 01329 238451 | 123457 |
| S and M Tyres Limited282 West Street | Fareham | PO16 0HT | 01403 756520 | 123457 |
| Silver Arrow Mb LtdThe Tanneries | Fareham | PO14 4AR | 01329 845589 | 123457 |
| Snows Sarisbury Green118 Bridge Road | Southampton | SO31 7EP | 01489 589900 | 123457 |
| Sparshatts Group LimitedBridge Road | Southampton | SO31 7ZE | 01489 589619 | 123457 |
| Sparshatts Group LimitedUnit 5 Station Industrial Estate | Southampton | SO31 1BX | 01489 556770 | 123457 |
| Station GarageUnit 7 | Southampton | SO31 1FQ | 01489 584567 | 123457 |
| Swinburne1 Bridge Industries | Fareham | PO16 8SX | 01329 237062 | 123457 |
| Yeomans LtdWickham Road | Fareham | PO16 7HY | 01329 823458 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Fareham
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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