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MOT Test Centres in North Kesteven

63 MOT test stations in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 12 (19%) test motorcycles, 23 (37%) test Class 7 vans and 35 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.

Stations listed

63

#7 of 35 districts in East Midlands

Test motorcycles

12

19% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

23

37% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

15 / 5

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the North Kesteven Stations Can Test

Of the 63 listed stations, 61 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 North Kesteven. Motorcycle riders have 12 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 23; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 15; three-wheelers can be tested at 5. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Lincoln (39), Sleaford (19), Billinghay,lincoln (1), Helpringham (1) and 3 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1219%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1219%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg58%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6197%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1524%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2337%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (28)

Stations in North Kesteven 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in North Kesteven
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Ab Automotive Lincoln LtdUnit 7 Boundary Enterprise ParkLincolnLN6 9NQ01522 697400123457
Billinghay GarageBillinghay GarageBillinghay,lincolnLN4 4DD01526 861346123457
Bracebridge Heath MOT & Repair Centre LtdUnit 2-3 Seven-O-SevenLincolnLN4 2FF01522 511636123457
C.F.M101 East RoadSleafordNG34 7EH01529 304793123457
Cawsey Motors LtdUnit 2 Hadley RoadSleafordNG34 7EW01529 307162123457
Ctr UK LtdUnit 30 Moorland Trading EstateLincolnLN4 3HX01526 323999123457
D C Baxter Motors LimitedRuskington Service StationSleafordNG34 9AE01526 832321123457
Dack Motor GroupLincoln Fields Business ParkLincolnLN6 3QW01522 535840123457
Heckington MOT Center LtdGarwick FarmSleafordNG34 9LX01529 968711123457
Hedaux Motor Company LtdUnit At South Fen RoadHelpringhamNG34 0BP01529 421800123457
HiqUnit 1.3 Pioneer Business ParkLincolnLN6 3DH01522 710000123457
John Paul Transport LtdM J Greens YardLincolnLN5 0BQ01522 810076123457
L Brackenbury & Son19 Heath RoadLincolnLN4 3NU01526 320238123457
Lindum Plant HireLindum Business ParkLincolnLN6 3QX01522 852513123457
Marks Transport Group LtdUnit 22 Blackthorn WayLincolnLN4 1BF01522 793816123457
MOT CentreToynbeeTattershallLN4 4JH01526 345000123457
Nocton Heath GarageA15 Sleaford RoadLincolnLN4 2AW01522 810757123457
OfgUnit 8 Sleaford Road Industrial EstateLincolnLN4 2ND01522 717460123457
Olive and Nicholson2 Woodbridge RoadSleafordNG34 7EW01529 302793123457
Olivers Motorcycles Ltd26 Pride CourtSleafordNG34 8GL01529 300887123457
Pailing Motor Engineers LtdMill LaneLincolnLN5 0RP01400 272125123457
S & E MotorcyclesUnit 2SleafordNG34 7DX01529 413053123457
Scatliffe Motors4 Newark RoadLincolnLN5 9HA01522 788585123457
Specialised Auto and Motorcycle ServicesHeckington Business ParkSleafordNG34 9JH01529 460800123457
TroopsLincoln RoadNr LincolnLN5 0PQ01400 272232123457
Twells of BillinghayUnit 1LincolnLN4 4HP01526 860221123457
Vulcan Motoring Engineering LimitedUnit 8 The QuarryLincolnLN5 9NT07983 028712123457
Whites of Lincoln Ltd109 Newark RoadLincolnLN6 8QT01522 686230123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (35)

Stations in North Kesteven 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; £30-45 is typical.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in North Kesteven
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Branston Filling Station Ltd26 Sleaford RoadLincolnLN4 1LL01522 791240123457
Brick Lane Garage LimitedUnits 2 & 3, The Old BrickyardLincolnLN5 9AD07384 296716123457
C V AutosBull And Dog YardSleafordNG34 7RR01529 415080123457
D L Feather and SonThe GarageLincolnLN6 9BE01522 681467123457
D&D MotorsHelpringhamSleafordNG34 0RL01529 421615123457
Europe Car ServiceGreylees GarageSleafordNG34 8PS01529 488080123457
Heighington GaragePotterhanworth RoadLincolnLN4 1RR01522 721998123457
Hill BrosThe GarageSleafordNG34 7AD01529 306544123457
Hockmeyer Motors LimitedHoldingham GarageSleafordNG34 8NP01529 302545123457
Hykeham MOT Centre LtdUnit 4 Westminster Industrial EstateLincolnLN6 3QY01522 694447123457
Independent Vehicle SpecialistsUnit 6 Pioneer WayLincolnLN6 3DH01522 244242123457
J P AutosUnit 2 Pride CourtSleafordNG34 8GL01529 968350123457
J T Lord & Son Sleaford LimitedThe GarageSleafordNG34 7HH01529 302518123457
J W Smalley & SonsGarage LaneLincolnLN4 3QT01526 378227123457
John Peat Motors LtdEast Road GarageSleafordNG34 7EH01529 303222123457
Kwik FitPattisons Industrial Park · Kwik FitSleafordNG34 7EQ01529 303337123457
L P Bannister Motor EngineersThe MeadowsLincolnLN4 2EX01526 320659123457
Lexus Lincoln (Listers)Cheshire RoadLincolnLN6 3SR01522 686600123457
Lincoln SaabBlack Horse DriveLincolnLN6 9UJ01522 500200123457
Lincoln Volkswagen SpecialistsAqua HouseLincolnLN5 9EJ01522 500745123457
Mercedes Benz of LincolnKingsley RoadLincolnLN6 3TA01522 696016123457
P A Porter Motor EngineerUnit 29 Moorlands Trading EstateLincolnLN4 3HX01526 322122123457
Pitstop (UK) LtdCanwick Hill GarageLincolnLN4 2RF01522 533665123457
Quarry Garage (Waddington) LtdThe QuarryLincolnLN5 9NT01522 722365123457
Sleaford MOT and Service Centre61 NorthgateSleaford,lincolnshireNG34 7BS01529 306667123457
Soper of Lincoln LtdBlackhorse DriveLincolnLN6 9UJ01522 806250123457
Soper of Lincoln LtdRoman WayLincolnLN6 9UH01522 254294123457
The Forge GarageThe Forge GarageSleafordNG34 9LH01529 460258123457
Twells of Billinghay49 High StreetLincolnLN4 4AU01526 860221123457
Various SitesTeal ParkLincolnLN6 3AG01522 849883123457
Various SitesMarshall NissanLincolnLN6 3TA01522 696426123457
Wellingore Garage LtdWellingore GarageLincolnLN5 0HY01522 810311123457
Westminster Servicing & TestingWestminster Trading EstateLincolnLN6 3QY01522 680350123457
Whisby Road Garage LtdUnit B9 Paving WayLincolnLN6 3QW01522 692210123457
Woods Motor Company LtdByards Leap GarageSleafordNG34 8EY01400 261616123457

What an MOT costs in North Kesteven

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Midlands typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for East Midlands

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Lincolnabout 8 miles between district centres54Newark and Sherwoodabout 17 miles between district centres44West Lindseyabout 18 miles between district centres29South Kestevenabout 20 miles between district centres62Bostonabout 21 miles between district centres46East Lindseyabout 25 miles between district centres72

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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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Updated 2026-06-11