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MOT Test Centres in South Kesteven

62 MOT test stations in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 14 (23%) test motorcycles, 16 (26%) test Class 7 vans and 36 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

62

#8 of 35 districts in East Midlands

Test motorcycles

14

23% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

16

26% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

7 / 3

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the South Kesteven Stations Can Test

Of the 62 listed stations, 62 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 South Kesteven. Motorcycle riders have 14 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 16; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. The stations are spread across Grantham (32), Stamford (9), Bourne (7), Peterborough (7) and 5 other post towns. 6 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1423%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1423%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg35%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats62100%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats711%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1626%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (26)

Stations in South 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 South Kesteven
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Airtek UK LtdUnits 1 & 2 Foundry RoadStamfordPE9 2PY01780 480666123457
Ayliff's Garage LtdUnit 1 The SlipeBournePE10 0DE01778 424049123457
Billingborough Cars & Commercials Ltd24 West RoadSleafordNG34 0QU01529 240397123457
Bourne MOT CentreTunnel BankLincolnshirePE10 0DJ07550 490040123457
Careby GarageStamford RoadStamfordPE9 4EB01780 410703123457
Deeping Direct Deliveries51 Towngate EastPeterboroughPE6 8LQ01778 343437123457
Evans Halshaw Ford GranthamSpittlegate Level · Evans HalshawGranthamNG31 7UH01476 565195123457
Fenside MotorsThe WorkshopBournePE10 0SP01778 440845123457
Grantham HondaTollemache RoadGranthamNG31 7UH01476 575777123457
Halls GarageFolkingham RoadBournePE10 0NS01778 570286123457
Harlaxton Road Service StationHarlaxton RoadGranthamNG31 7JX01476 568715123457
Hindmarch and Co Stamford LtdUffington RoadStamford,lincolnshirePE9 3AA01780 762008123457
Jubilee Garage 2016The By PassGranthamNG33 5JL01476 860244123457
Knh MOT & Service Centre LtdUnit C Bentley Business ParkPeterboroughPE6 8LD01778 345897123457
Northfields of StamfordEmlyns StreetStamfordPE9 1QP01780 763066123457
Peters Motor GroupAnniversary HouseBournePE10 9PJ01778 426099123457
Pointon Garage17 19 High StreetSleafordNG34 0LX01529 240471123457
Rjs Motor Repairs LimitedSpittlegate GarageGranthamNG31 7UH01476 574000123457
Sas Vehicle Repair and Sales LtdUnit 2GranthamNG31 9SE01476 560261123457
Scott's GarageThe GarageGranthamNG32 2NG01400 251196123457
Speediweld Autos LtdUnit 2GranthamNG31 7EJ01476 564311123457
Steer Automotive GroupRoseland Business ParkNewarkNG23 5FF07563 184220123457
Swinstead Road GarageSwinstead Road GarageGranthamNG33 4NU01476 550277123457
T2 Garage Services LtdUnit 28 Old MalthouseGranthamNG31 7BG01476 591855123457
Tanvic Tyre and Service CentreWharf RoadGranthamNG31 6BQ01476 561699123457
Weonlymot.co.ukUnit 20 London Road Industrial EstateGranthamNG31 6JP01476 566649123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (36)

Stations in South 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 South Kesteven
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Auto-Mobile (Grantham) LtdAuto-Mobile (Grantham) LtdGranthamNG31 7XU01476 978066123457
B and S MotorsCherryholt LaneStamfordPE9 2EP01780 753566123457
Bear and Bee Garage LtdRuston RoadGranthamNG31 9SW01476 576899123457
Cartunes LimitedUnits 1 & 2 The ArenaBournePE10 9LQ01778 393660123457
Chapel Motor Repairs Ltd35-37 Main StreetPeterboroughPE6 9PA01778 560444123457
Claytons Auto Repair LtdWarren WayGranthamNG31 9SG01476 979020123457
D W Needham Motor Engineer Ltd9 Sterling WayPeterboroughPE6 8LD01778 347694123457
David Harby Motor EngineerLittle Bytham GarageGranthamNG33 4RA01780 410450123457
Drayton MotorsSpittlegate LevelGranthamNG31 7UH01476 566110123457
Eden Tyres & Servicing GranthamEden Tyres & ServicingGranthamNG31 7SG01476 852828123457
Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 1 Autumn Trade Park · Formula One AutocentresGranthamNG31 7DD01476 570100123457
Gainsborough Corner Garage LtdGainsborough Corner GarageGranthamNG31 6HT01476 575577123457
Gs Motor Engineers5A Whitley WayPeterboroughPE6 8AR01778 341200123457
Halfords AutocentreLondon Road · Halfords AutocentreGranthamNG31 6HS01476 591435123457
Halfords Autocentre68 London Road · Halfords AutocentreGranthamNG31 6HR01476 575887123457
John Beatty Motor Engineers71 CastlegateGranthamNG31 6SQ01476 562521123457
Kwik FitWatergate · Kwik FitGranthamNG31 6NS01476 590880123457
Listers Toyota GranthamSpittlegate LevelGranthamNG31 7UH01476 575555123457
Marriott and Stimson5C Stirling WayPeterboroughPE6 8AS01778 346498123457
Marshall Motor Group LimitedDysart RoadGranthamNG31 7DD01476 564443123457
Marshall of GranthamSpittlegate LevelGranthamNG31 7UH01476 564114123457
Meadow Drove Motors LtdUnit 2BournePE10 0AL01778 421230123457
Ponton Main Service StationGreat North RoadGranthamNG33 5DW01476 530261123457
Project OneUnit TwoStamfordPE9 2EF01780 753183123457
Ropsley GarageRopsley GarageGranthamNG33 4BP01476 585209123457
Rth Motor ServicesUnit 1C Witham Brook Industrial EstateLincolnshireNG31 9ST07789 553697123457
StoneacreTollemache Road South · StoneacreGranthamNG31 7UH01476 584200123457
Sycamore Stamford LtdWest StreetStamfordPE9 2PR01780 432736123457
T C Harrison FordWharf RoadStamfordPE9 2DZ01780 758050123457
T.b. Motors 2004 LimitedUnit 9 Cherry Holt SquareBourne,lincsPE10 9LA01778 393837123457
Tecmotive LtdMartin Markhams YardStamfordPE9 1XF01780 755462123457
Terry Ballaam Motor EngineersNew CourtGranthamNG31 6QW01476 561064123457
The Deepings Car Centre115 Spalding RoadPeterboroughPE6 8SD01778 341563123457
West Street Garage (Stamford) LtdFoundry RoadStamfordPE9 2PY01780 762196123457
Windmill Motors LtdWindmill GarageBournePE10 0SP01778 440777123457
Woodwards Car Care Centre LtdBelmont GarageGranthamNG32 3DD01400 273942123457

What an MOT costs in South 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

Rutlandabout 14 miles between district centres17Meltonabout 15 miles between district centres22South Hollandabout 19 miles between district centres39North Kestevenabout 20 miles between district centres63Peterboroughabout 20 miles between district centres111Bostonabout 23 miles between district centres46

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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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Updated 2026-06-11