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MOT Test Centres in Knowsley
32 MOT test stations in Knowsley (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (6%) test motorcycles, 13 (41%) test Class 7 vans and 18 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
32
#32 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
2
6% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
13
41% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
11 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Knowsley Stations Can Test
Of the 32 listed stations, 31 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 Knowsley. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 13; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 11; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Liverpool (22), Prescot (4), Huyton (3), Kirkby (1) and 2 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 6% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 6% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 31 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 11 | 34% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 13 | 41% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (14)
Stations in Knowsley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A S Auto RepairUnit 13 Lodge Works | Kirkby | L33 7TW | 0151 345 1955 | 123457 |
| Bluebell336 Liverpool Road | Liverpool | L36 3RW | 0151 449 0002 | 123457 |
| Brooklands MOT & Service Centre LtdUnit 1B, Brickfields | Liverpool | L36 6HY | 0151 480 4083 | 123457 |
| Car and van MOT LimitedStockpit Road | Liverpool | L33 7TQ | 0151 548 4634 | 123457 |
| Carwise LtdHornhouse Lane | Liverpool | L33 7YQ | 0151 547 1530 | 123457 |
| Dj Autorepair NW Ltd4B The Woodlands Centre, Wilson Road | Liverpool | L36 6AD | 0151 489 2896 | 123457 |
| Estar van KnowsleyUnits 1 And 3 | Merseyside | L33 7XN | 0151 832 6760 | 123457 |
| Evans MOT CentreUnit 3 Brickfields | Huyton | L36 6HY | 0151 489 0517 | 123457 |
| Knowsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilFleet Logistics And Management Service · council-run | Liverpool | L36 6JF | 0151 443 2816 | 123457 |
| Lane Ends Engineering Ltd37 To 43 Houghton Street | Prescot | L34 5RS | 0151 426 0230 | 123457 |
| Muni-Serv AutosUnit 7A Moorgate Point | Liverpool | L33 7XW | 0151 546 8293 | 123457 |
| N S Car & Commercials LtdUnit 1 | Liverpool | L33 7TW | 0151 546 9074 | 123457 |
| Prescot Car CentreHope Street | Prescot | L34 6HB | 0151 426 9998 | 123457 |
| Robcliffe LimitedEllis Ashton Street | Liverpool | L36 6BJ | 0151 489 0414 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (18)
Stations in Knowsley 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Auto Repair Center Limited62-64 Liverpool Road | Liverpool | L36 3RF | 0151 289 3589 | 123457 |
| Ashcroft MOT Station LimitedUnit 9 | Liverpool | L33 7TW | 0151 546 0342 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LtdWilson Road · ATS Euromaster | Liverpool | L36 3AN | 0151 489 8386 | 123457 |
| Auto Safety Centre (Northwest) Ltd101 Warrington Road | Liverpool | L34 5ST | 0151 426 5310 | 123457 |
| AutocareUnit 5 | Liverpool | L33 7TD | 0151 547 4497 | 123457 |
| Childwall Fiveways Auto CentreRimmer Avenue | Liverpool | L16 2NG | 07796 651084 | 123457 |
| Georgesons Knowsley42 Randles Road | Knowsley | L34 9HX | 0151 318 9909 | 123457 |
| Huyton Lane GarageHuyton Lane | Prescot | L34 1NL | 0151 430 0231 | 123457 |
| M & D Autos1 Desilva Street | Huyton | L36 6BN | 0151 449 2534 | 123457 |
| Motorhub Northwest LtdGale Road Industrial Park North | Liverpool | L33 7YB | 0151 345 6533 | 123457 |
| N & D Service Station LtdUnit 3 Ashley Business Centre | Prescot | L34 5RR | 0151 426 1111 | 123457 |
| Peoples Liverpool LimitedBridge Road | Liverpool | L34 5TD | 0151 431 5030 | 123457 |
| S & S MOT Centre LtdUnit 1 Acorn Business Centre | Liverpool | L33 7SL | 0151 548 2252 | 123457 |
| Stephen Fox Garage Ltd510 Knowsley Lane | Liverpool | L34 9EF | 0151 546 3641 | 123457 |
| Tarbock Road Service Station Limited34 Tarbock Road | Liverpool | L36 5XW | 0151 480 1111 | 123457 |
| The Tyre Outlet296-298 Liverpool Road | Huyton | L36 3RN | 0151 909 0909 | 123457 |
| Village Auto RepairsGreenes Road | Liverpool | L35 3RF | 0151 426 0999 | 123457 |
| Wilson Road Garage Limited11D Wilson Road | Liverpool | L36 6AD | 07766 571501 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Knowsley
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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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