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MOT Test Centres in Hackney
16 MOT test stations in Hackney (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (13%) test motorcycles, 3 (19%) test Class 7 vans and 11 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
16
#29 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
2
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
3
19% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Hackney Stations Can Test
Of the 16 listed stations, 15 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 Hackney. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 3; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 15 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 2 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 3 | 19% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (5)
Stations in Hackney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arde GarageArch 448 Amhurst Road | London | E8 2AA | 020 7241 6424 | 123457 |
| Chus Garage & MOT Centre Ltd372 Helmsley Place | London | E8 3SB | 020 8985 0088 | 123457 |
| Fast MOT Ltd2-6 Lamb Lane | London | E8 3PL | 020 8986 6040 | 123457 |
| Lr Scooters Ltd19A Victorian Grove | London | N16 8EN | 020 7249 8771 | 123457 |
| N A Motors Ltd43-45 Stamford Hill | London | N16 5SR | 020 8800 0979 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (11)
Stations in Hackney 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; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Motors30 Bentley Road | London | N1 4BY | 020 7923 9091 | 123457 |
| Brooke Motors51A Kenninghall Road | London | E5 8BS | 020 8985 0015 | 123457 |
| Dalston Auto Centre Ltd2C Prince George Road | London | N16 8BY | 020 7249 7961 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Limited51 Stamford Hill | London | N16 5TB | 020 3058 3840 | 123457 |
| Hope GarageArch 442 | London | E8 1LZ | 020 8985 5776 | 123457 |
| Kelvin Motor Wagons1A Laura Terrace | London | N4 2SS | 020 7359 8609 | 123457 |
| M Brothers MOT & Auto Services LtdUnit 352 | London | E2 8BB | 07777 717681 | 123457 |
| M.s. Lusardi Motors18A Englefield Road | London | N1 4JU | 020 7254 2881 | 123457 |
| MD Motors1A Gunton Road | London | E5 9JT | 020 8806 3193 | 123457 |
| Ta Motors104-106 Well Street | London | E9 7JA | 020 8533 0110 | 123457 |
| Veekay Auto Services48 Belfast Road | London | N16 6UH | 020 8806 1965 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Hackney
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
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. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. 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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