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MOT Test Centres in Lewes
31 MOT test stations in Lewes, East Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (19%) test motorcycles, 9 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 19 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
31
#51 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
6
19% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
9
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Lewes Stations Can Test
Of the 31 listed stations, 30 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 Lewes. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Newhaven (8), Peacehaven (5), Seaford (5), Lewes (3) and 8 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 19% | £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 | 30 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 9 | 29% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Lewes 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 M T Service and RepairUnit One | Newhaven | BN9 9PD | 01273 515107 | 123457 |
| C R Allen and Sons LimitedMain Workshop | Peacehaven | BN10 8AP | 01273 584987 | 123457 |
| Colas Mechanical ServicesThe Broyle | Lewes | BN8 5NP | 01273 815851 | 123457 |
| Cullen Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 13 Farrington Enterprise Estate | Peacehaven, East Sussex | BN10 8LW | 01273 307831 | 123457 |
| Denton Island Garage LtdUnit 1 Meeching Boat Yard | Newhaven | BN9 9BA | 01273 612001 | 123457 |
| Fairlight Garage34 Longridge Avenue | Brighton | BN2 8LJ | 01273 303020 | 123457 |
| Kemp Bros Limited14 Steyne Rd | Seaford, East Sussex | BN25 1HT | 01323 892469 | 123457 |
| Mardon Motors81 Steyne Road | Seaford | BN25 1QG | 01323 894019 | 123457 |
| Mendall Auto Services LtdUnits 1, 2 & 3 | Seaford | BN25 2AN | 01323 896649 | 123457 |
| MOTS OnlyUnit 18 Ditchling Common | Hassocks | BN6 8SG | 07309 852415 | 123457 |
| Regency Coaches LimitedUnit 1 Upper Stoneham Farm | Lewes | BN8 5RH | 01273 477333 | 123457 |
| Truck Services of Sussex Ltd19/21 Cradle Hill Industrial Estate | Seaford | BN25 3JE | 01273 611588 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (19)
Stations in Lewes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Wilkins Motor EngineersUnit 2 | Newhaven | BN9 0HE | 01273 510314 | 123457 |
| Anchor Garage (Peacehaven) Limited7 Phyliss Avenue | Peacehaven | BN10 7HY | 01273 581777 | 123457 |
| Brooklyn MotorsClaremont Road | Seaford | BN25 2BA | 01323 893040 | 123457 |
| Cradle Hill MOT CentreUnit 16 | Seaford | BN25 3JE | 01323 890737 | 123457 |
| Elite GaragesMarket Place | Haywards Heath | RH16 1XG | 01444 417451 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedAvis Road · Formula One Autocentres | Newhaven | BN9 0DH | 01273 512236 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit C · Halfords Autocentre | Newhaven | BN9 9AG | 01273 515925 | 123457 |
| Just MOTSUnit 6 | Uckfield | TN22 1QZ | 01825 768078 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitBrighton Road · Kwik Fit | Newhaven | BN9 9NP | 01273 514674 | 123457 |
| Martin Kemp MotorsUnit 1, The Malthouse | East Sussex | BN7 2BF | 01273 488688 | 123457 |
| Motest Southern LimitedDavey 'S Lane | Lewes | BN7 2BQ | 01273 488455 | 123457 |
| PrecisionSycamore House | Ringmer | BN8 5SY | 01825 721205 | 123457 |
| Proudlocks MOT & Service Centre LtdUnit 8 | Newhaven | BN9 0HE | 01273 510883 | 123457 |
| Ringmer Service CentreUnit 2 | Ringmer | BN8 5NP | 01273 814515 | 123457 |
| Ron Young Motors LtdUnit E4 & E5 Meridian Industrial Estate | Peacehaven | BN10 8LW | 01273 585417 | 123457 |
| Tls Peacehaven LimitedUnit E1 | Peacehaven | BN10 8LW | 01273 583434 | 123457 |
| We Fit Service Centre LimitedUnit 2A | Newhaven | BN9 0BX | 01273 515255 | 123457 |
| Yeomans351 South Coast Road | Peacehaven | BN10 7HH | 01273 582428 | 123457 |
| Yeomans LimitedGreen Road | Haywards Heath | RH17 7QB | 01444 471771 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Lewes
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.
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- 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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