MOT pass rates in Carlisle

198,012 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the CA postcode area in 2025. The CA postcode area covers Carlisle and the towns around it — Workington, Whitehaven, Penrith and Keswick among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.

Pass rate 2025
71.9%
0.4 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
198,012
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.1 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
7.3%
of CA-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Carlisle compares

Ranks and comparisons cover the 116 postcode areas with 20,000 or more first tests in 2025 — the full field at that floor; DVSA merges its smallest areas into one shared code, which is excluded. Location is always the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Ranks are unadjusted for the age and mix of each area's fleet — they say where an area sits, not why. Areas are often separated by a fraction of a year or a fraction of a point: each rank is exact on the data, but neighbouring ranks can be effectively level.

Pass rate rank
#61 highest
71.9% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#92 oldest
average 10.1 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#109 highest
1.2% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#80 busiest
198,012 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at CA-area test centres, Land Rover is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.6% of CA-area first tests against 2.8% of tests nationally — 1.3 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Carlisle and its neighbours

Carlisle and five neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
CA (Carlisle)198,01271.9%10.1 yrs1.2%
DG (Dumfries)77,77874.4%10.4 yrs0.9%
DL (Darlington)192,42669.9%10.2 yrs1.4%
LA (Lancaster)180,36370.8%10.9 yrs1.3%
NE (Newcastle upon Tyne)556,80973.2%9.9 yrs2.0%
TD (Galashiels)63,58771.1%9.9 yrs1.1%

Pass rate by car age — CA area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Carlisle (CA) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)CA area, vehicle age 3: 89%CA area, vehicle age 4: 87.6%CA area, vehicle age 5: 86.4%CA area, vehicle age 6: 84.3%CA area, vehicle age 7: 81.6%CA area, vehicle age 8: 77.9%CA area, vehicle age 9: 73.6%CA area, vehicle age 10: 69.3%CA area, vehicle age 11: 64.8%CA area, vehicle age 12: 62.1%CA area, vehicle age 13: 59.1%CA area, vehicle age 14: 56.8%CA area, vehicle age 15: 54.8%CA area, vehicle age 16: 54.1%CA area, vehicle age 17: 52.1%CA area, vehicle age 18: 52.7%CA area, vehicle age 19: 53.7%CA area, vehicle age 20: 54.8%All of Britain, vehicle age 3: 88.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 4: 87.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 5: 86%All of Britain, vehicle age 6: 83.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 7: 80.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 8: 78.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 9: 74.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 10: 71.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 11: 68.6%All of Britain, vehicle age 12: 65.8%All of Britain, vehicle age 13: 63.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 14: 61.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 15: 59.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 16: 58.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 17: 57.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 18: 57.4%All of Britain, vehicle age 19: 57%All of Britain, vehicle age 20: 57.6%All of Britain 57.6%CA area 54.8%
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Age (years)CA area testsCA area pass rateAll cars
311,84789.0%88.5%
412,57487.6%87.2%
511,91586.4%86.0%
616,16784.3%83.5%
715,97081.6%80.9%
816,69477.9%78.2%
917,23873.6%74.9%
1016,03869.3%71.9%
1114,68064.8%68.6%
1211,87962.1%65.8%
139,41759.1%63.5%
147,90256.8%61.2%
157,25054.8%59.3%
166,18554.1%58.3%
174,65752.1%57.2%
184,17352.7%57.4%
192,99953.7%57.0%
202,36554.8%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

The CA area's pass rate minus the national pass rate at each car age, in percentage points. Bars above zero: CA-area tests beat the national average for that age. Below zero: they trail.

CA area aheadCA area behind
-6-3+0+3+6Age 3: +0.5 points vs the average car3Age 4: +0.4 points vs the average carAge 5: +0.4 points vs the average car5Age 6: +0.8 points vs the average carAge 7: +0.7 points vs the average car7Age 8: -0.3 points vs the average carAge 9: -1.3 points vs the average car9Age 10: -2.6 points vs the average carAge 11: -3.8 points vs the average car11Age 12: -3.7 points vs the average carAge 13: -4.4 points vs the average car13Age 14: -4.4 points vs the average carAge 15: -4.5 points vs the average car15Age 16: -4.2 points vs the average carAge 17: -5.1 points vs the average car17Age 18: -4.7 points vs the average carAge 19: -3.3 points vs the average car19Age 20: -2.8 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+0.5
4+0.4
5+0.4
6+0.8
7+0.7
8-0.3
9-1.3
10-2.6
11-3.8
12-3.7
13-4.4
14-4.4
15-4.5
16-4.2
17-5.1
18-4.7
19-3.3
20-2.8

The cars tested around Carlisle, by age

How many cars of each age took a first MOT at CA-area test centres in 2025 — the age profile of what the area actually drives.

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 11k3Age 4: 12kAge 5: 11k5Age 6: 16kAge 7: 15k7Age 8: 16kAge 9: 17k9Age 10: 16kAge 11: 14k11Age 12: 11kAge 13: 9k13Age 14: 7kAge 15: 7k15Age 16: 6kAge 17: 4k17Age 18: 4kAge 19: 2k19Age 20: 2k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
311,847
412,574
511,915
616,167
715,970
816,694
917,238
1016,038
1114,680
1211,879
139,417
147,902
157,250
166,185
174,657
184,173
192,999
202,365

What cars fail on around Carlisle

Where the failure items land for tests done in the CA area, 2025.

Suspension23.1%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.4%
Brakes17.7%
Tyres10.9%
Visibility7.7%
Body, chassis, structure7.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.0%
Steering4.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.5% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

Where testers most often write "keep an eye on this" in the CA area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Tyres: 29.0% of advisories29.0%Brakes: 28.3% of advisories28.3%Suspension: 26.2% of advisories26.2%Body, chassis, structure: 4.3% of advisoriesNon-component advisories: 4.3% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.1% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionBody, chassis, structureNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres29.0%
Brakes28.3%
Suspension26.2%
Body, chassis, structure4.3%
Non-component advisories4.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the CA area, 2025, against the national all-cars average. Fleet ages differ by fuel — newer fleets help the electrified bars.

50%60%70%80%90%100%all cars 72.3%Diesel: 68.6% of 100,086 tests68.6%Diesel100,086 testsPetrol: 73.6% of 86,633 tests73.6%Petrol86,633 testsHybrid electric: 88.8% of 8,090 tests88.8%Hybrid8,090 testsElectric: 85.2% of 2,314 tests85.2%Electric2,314 testsElectric diesel: 86.2% of 806 tests86.2%Electric diesel806 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Diesel100,08668.6%
Petrol86,63373.6%
Hybrid electric8,09088.8%
Electric2,31485.2%
Electric diesel80686.2%

What mileage is normal around Carlisle?

Mileage recorded at test by vehicle age, CA-area tests, 2025. The line is the typical (median) car; the shaded band holds the middle half.

Typical car, CA area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–36,250)Age 4: typical 33,750 miles (middle half 23,750–46,250)Age 5: typical 38,750 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 6: typical 46,250 miles (middle half 33,750–61,250)Age 7: typical 53,750 miles (middle half 38,750–68,750)Age 8: typical 61,250 miles (middle half 46,250–78,750)Age 9: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 51,250–88,750)Age 10: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 56,250–98,750)Age 11: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–108,750)Age 12: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 13: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–123,750)Age 14: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–131,250)Age 15: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–136,250)Age 16: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–133,750)Age 17: typical 108,750 miles (middle half 81,250–141,250)Age 18: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 83,750–143,750)Age 19: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 78,750–143,750)Age 20: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 78,750–146,250)111k mi

Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75036,250
423,75033,75046,250
526,25038,75051,250
633,75046,25061,250
738,75053,75068,750
846,25061,25078,750
951,25068,75088,750
1056,25076,25098,750
1161,25083,750108,750
1266,25091,250116,250
1371,25096,250123,750
1476,250103,750131,250
1578,750106,250136,250
1676,250103,750133,750
1781,250108,750141,250
1883,750111,250143,750
1978,750111,250143,750
2078,750111,250146,250

What the CA area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at CA-area test centres, 2025, ordered by how many were tested — not a pass-rate league. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age: a make whose cars round here run older sits lower for that reason alone.

MakeTests 2025 Pass rate
Ford31,13268.5%
Volkswagen18,81573.3%
Vauxhall11,47563.4%
Audi10,18878.5%
Nissan10,17069.2%
BMW9,52479.9%
Toyota9,35076.1%
Peugeot8,99666.1%
Citroen7,38262.2%
Land Rover7,20671.6%
Mercedes-Benz7,06977.9%
Hyundai6,41874.7%

MOT test centres in the CA area

188 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the CA postcode area, 173 of them approved for cars (class 4). Grouped by town, largest first. Classes: 1–2 motorcycles, 3 three-wheelers, 4 cars and small vans, 5 minibuses, 7 vans 3,000–3,500 kg.

CentreAddressPhoneClasses
Carlisle — 71 centres
Appletons Of Carlisle Ltd6 - 11 King Street, CA1 1SJ01228 5157001, 2, 4
Arnold ClarkWakefield Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HE01228 5172004, 5, 7
Autosport Logistical Solutions Ltd44 Parkhill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0EX01228 6720844
Autotech Carlisle Ltd30 Parkhill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0EX01228 5380034
Barclose GarageScaleby, CA6 4LH01228 6755394
Ben Cross Vehicle Repairs Ltd78 Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HB01228 5986684
Ben Hodgson Cars LtdBridge End, Dalston, CA5 7BH01228 7104914
Benfield MotorsRosehill Estate, CA1 2UR01228 5175004
Benfield VolkswagenAuchinleck Drive, Rosehill Industrial Estate, CA1 2UR01228 5174004
Broadway Auto RepairsUnit 5, Site 9, Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HA01228 5933221, 2, 4, 5, 7
Bryan Fell Motor EngineersCurrock Road, CA2 4AX01228 5421584
Ca2 Specialist CarsCentral Garage, Thursby, CA5 6NU01228 5466184
Carlisle AudiKingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HA01228 5444554
Carlisle Auto Repairs Ltd106a London Road, CA1 2PE01228 5373604
Cecil Street Auto Repairs Ltd47 Cecil Street, CA1 1NS01228 5996884
Chris Wilson Vehicle RepairsUnit J, Heathlands Industrial Estate, Kingmoor Park, CA6 4RE01228 6745934, 7
City Garage LtdTyne Street, CA1 2NP01228 5308404
City Taxis Carlisle Ltd48 Westmoor Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HD01228 5264514
Cumberland CouncilWorks Department, Bousteads Grassing, CA2 5LG01228 8175184, 7
Cumberland CouncilBarras Lane, Dalston, CA5 7NY07768 2512974, 5, 7
D And G Autocare (livingston) LtdUnit 1, Site 3, Peacock Road, Durranhill Industrial Estate, CA1 3UD01228 5887994, 7
Dalston Mot Centre LtdCaldew Garage, Barras Lane, Dalston, CA5 7LX07759 229171Not listed
David FisherUnits 1 2 & 3, Old St Nicholas, CA1 2EQ01228 4014244
David Hayton LtdGrearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0ET01228 522423Not listed
Duncans Tachograph Centre LtdUnit 4, Hopesike Industrial Estate, Hopesike Wood, Longtown, CA6 5SZ01228 7926604, 5, 7
Fleetwise Solutions LtdUnit 22, Petteril Side, Harraby Green Business Park, CA1 2SQ01228 4707774, 7
G W Auto RepairsUnit 1, Long Island Park, Lamplugh Street, CA2 5AS01228 4025004
Gate Garage LtdShaddongate, CA2 5UB01228 8185253
Gates Tyres CarlisleSite 88, Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HH01228 5296564, 7
H W & J W TuerIvegill Filling Station, Southwaite, CA4 0PG01697 4732664
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1, St Nicholas Gate, London Road, CA1 2EA01228 5912374
Harding & RedgewellRobinsons Garage, Willowholme Industrial Estate, CA2 5RT01228 5247504, 5, 7
Harpers CumbriaUnit K, Dempsey Way, Rosehill, CA1 2FT01288 5152054
Hayton GarageHayton, CA8 9HR01228 6703524
Hillside GarageCargo, CA6 4BB01228 3171174
Infirmary Street GarageInfirmary Street, Land & Buildings On South Side Of Canal Court, CA2 7AN01228 538913Not listed
Intercars Of Carlisle LtdCarleton Services, London Road, CA4 0AA01228 5999004
K M Auto RepairsUnit 6, Lorne Crescent, Denton Holme, CA2 5XW01228 5362584
Kwik FitJunction Street, CA2 5XH01228 5252454
Lloyd BmwKingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HA01228 5422224
Lloyd HondaGrearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0ET01228 5162161, 2
Lloyd Motor GroupGrearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0ET01228 658821Not listed
Lloyd Motor GroupChandler Way, Parkhouse, CA3 0JY01228 5477224
Lloyd Motors LtdChandler Way, Parkhouse, CA3 0JY01228 5150004
Lloyd Motors LtdMontgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate, CA1 2RP01228 4048184
Lloyd Motors LtdKingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0HA01228 4041014
M J Telford Garage Carlisle LtdGrearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0ET01228 5454864
Mark EdmondsonBrecon Hill, Raughton Head, CA5 7DE07884 4285354
Mercedes Benz Of CarlisleKingmoor Park East, CA6 4SQ01228 3716174
Mgl AutocareCorby Hill, CA4 8PL01228 7391004
Neil Rudd Auto Repairs LtdUnit 2, Kingmoor Works, Kingmoor Road, CA3 9QJ01228 5391544
Northwest Vehicle ServicesWestmorland Street, CA2 5HJ01228 5907574
Ojs Commercials LimitedUnit 3 C/o F Brown, Cardewlees, CA5 6LF01228 7124654, 5, 7
Park's CarlisleParkhouse Road, CA3 0JR01228 8820004
Port Road Garage LimitedPort Road Garage, Port Road, CA2 7AJ01228 5315574
Robert Little Garages LtdHarker Service Station, Harker, CA6 4DT01228 6722354, 5, 7
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance ServicesJunction Street, CA1 1AA01228 8223884, 7
Sebergham Services LtdChurchtown, Sebergham, CA5 7HS01697 476234Not listed
Smithfield GarageKirklinton, CA6 6BP01228 6754671, 2, 4, 5, 7
Stan Palmer LtdMontgomery Way, Rosehill, CA1 2RW01228 5250514
The Motorcycle CentreCurrock Road, CA2 5AE01228 5900001, 2
Thompson Accident Repair Centre LtdStephenson Road, Durranhill Industrial Estate, CA1 3NS01228 5467164, 5, 7
Townfoot GarageTownfoot Industrial Estate, Longtown, CA6 5LY01228 7910711, 2, 4
Trust Ford Carlisle572 Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0ET01228 5866004
Trustford CarlisleUnit 1, Auction Drive, CA1 2BZ01228 5866004, 5, 7
Ushers Garage LtdCurrock Road Trade Centre, Currock Road, CA2 5AD01228 5360625, 7
Vertu CarlisleDobies Business Park, Parkhouse Road, Kingstown, CA3 0GW01228 5294014
Vertu Seat Carlisle66a - 66b Millbrook Road, CA3 0EU01228 5589164
Watson's Auto Care LimitedUnit F10, Kingmoor Business Park, CA6 4SH01228 9070024, 7
Westmorland Garage7 Brunel Way, Durranhill Industrial Estate, CA1 3NQ01228 4022564, 5, 7
Wigton Road Car SalesGarden Village, Newby West, CA2 6QU01228 5993334
Penrith — 26 centres
Abs Mots Test CentreHartness Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BD01768 8675131, 2, 4, 5, 7
Ballantynes Garage LtdFirwood, Winskill, CA10 1PA01768 8812231, 2, 3, 4
Braithwaites Garage LtdThe Garage, Newbiggin, Stainton, CA11 0HT01768 4832544
Castle Garage Penrith LtdCromwell Road, CA11 7JW01768 8900301, 2, 4
Chambers Garage LtdChambers Garage, Tirril, CA10 2JF01768 8630754
Chris HarrisonUnit 2, Sidings Industrial Estate, Tebay, CA10 3XR01539 6247114
Cowperthwaites Garage LtdMyers Lane, Castletown, CA11 9DP01768 8911884
Cumbria County CouncilSkirsgill Depot, Skirsgill Lane, CA10 2BQ01768 8120204, 5, 7
D & H Autocare LtdUnit 4, Haweswater Road, CA11 9EU01768 8918914, 5, 7
David Hayton LtdCowper Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BN01768 8908704, 5, 7
Eden GarageTemple Sowerby, CA10 1RS01768 3612124
H Q Mot CentreGrove House, Foster Street, CA11 7NZ01768 8623764, 7
Halls Mechanical ServicesMidtown Farm, Reagill, CA10 3ER07909 2246064, 5, 7
Harolds TyresUnit 44, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BL01768 6281374, 7
Hopes Garage LtdMeadow Court, Langwathby, CA10 1ND01768 8812334, 7
Hutton Car Sales LtdUnit 40, Stalker Road, Gillwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BG01768 8904794, 7
Intercars Of Penrith LtdUnit 61, Gilwilly Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BL01768 8928884, 7
Jim Walton Penrith LtdCowper Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BN01768 8645554
Manor House Garage LtdPlumpton, CA11 9NS01768 8942444
Nobles Garage LtdDeneden, Langwathby, CA10 1LW01768 8811204, 7
Penrith Motorcycles LtdUnit 9, Cowper Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, CA11 9BN01768 8913001, 2
R Howard LaceThe Garage, Kirkoswald, CA10 1DQ01768 8983774
R IvesonShap Garage, Main Street, Shap, CA10 3LX01931 7161564
Thompsons Of Penrith LtdThe Garage, Mardale Road, Penrith Industrial Estate, CA11 9DP01768 8656334, 7
Ullswater Road Garage LtdUllswater Road, CA11 7EH01768 8645464, 5, 7
Woodlane GarageCalthwaite, CA11 9QY01768 8853184
Workington — 19 centres
Arnold ClarkBlackwood Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, CA14 4JW01900 8110004, 5, 7
Ats Euromaster LimitedAnnie Pit Lane, Clay Flatts Industrial Estate, CA14 2DB01900 6023524
B & H Motors LtdUnit 3, Dobies Business Park, Lillyhall West, CA14 4HX01946 6934794
B W Scott LtdUnit 1, 322 Mossbay Road, CA14 5AF01900 634134
Bowers Garage LtdLowther Road, Clay Flatts Industrial Estate, CA14 2TQ01900 62615/01900636554
Crone's Motors LtdIndustrial Unit 6, Barfs Syke, Barfs Road, Distington, CA14 5TG07518 9894004
Dobies Cumbria Workington LtdLillyhall West, Lillyhall, CA14 4HX01900 6035734
Fultons Land RoversDean Cross, Lamplugh, CA14 4RH01946 8613124
Gates Tyres WorkingtonGate House, Hallwood Road, Lillyhall, CA14 4JR01900 6051004
Holcar Auto Services Ltd4 & 5 Peart Road, Derwent Howe, CA14 3YT01900639394
J Edgar & Son LtdDunmail Park, Siddick Road, CA14 1NQ01900 6043934
Kwik FitWashington Street, CA14 3AW01900686864
Lakeland MotorcyclesOatlands Garage, Pica, CA14 4QE01946 8302971, 2
Lloyd Motor GroupJoseph Noble Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, CA14 4JH01900 608000Not listed
Marra Motorsport LtdUnit 4 Lowca Lane Business Park, Lowca Lane, CA14 1BQ07803 4034674
Myers & Bowman LtdLillyhall West, Distington, CA14 4PE01946 8322824, 7
Protyre WorkingtonClay Flatts Industrial Estate, CA14 2TD01900 6022404
Reedlands Auto Centre LtdUnit B, Reedlands Road, Clay Flatts Industrial Estate, CA14 3YF01900 8734334, 5, 7
Solway Commercials Ltd116 Vulcans Lane, CA14 2ND01900 6044544
Wigton — 15 centres
A Fell Mot CentreUnit 3, The Stampery, Burnfoot, CA7 9HN01697 3429194
Ats Euromaster LimitedBurnfoot, CA7 9HL01697 3438444
Blackwood Service Station LtdBlackwood Service Station, Mealsgate, CA7 1AQ01697 3713124, 5, 7
Brayton ServicesUnit 1, Brayton Domain Industrial Estate, Aspatria, CA7 2BD01697 3222664, 7
Brayton Services LimitedUnit G Park Road, Aspatria Business Park, CA7 3DP01697 3222664, 5, 7
Brookside GarageWater Street, CA7 9AW01697 3421531, 2, 4, 5, 7
G W Rudd Motor Engineering LtdSycamore House, Kirkbride, CA7 5JZ01697 3527374, 5, 7
Jr Messenger Engineering Automotive ServicesThe Coal Depot, CA7 9JJ07824 6686644, 7
Lightfoots GarageSmarthill, Southerfield, Abbeytown, CA7 4TU01697 3619154, 5, 7
P & L Haile LtdUnit 23b, Syke Park, Syke Road, CA7 9NE01697 3444251, 2, 4, 5, 7
Prospect Service Centre LtdProspect Garage, Prospect, Aspatria, CA7 2LA01697 3222224
S & A BellSyke Road, CA7 8AB01697 3421394
Simon Huntington LtdUnit 1, Station Yard, Station Road, CA7 9BA01697 3426704
Stan Palmer LtdThe Garage, Bolton Low Houses, CA7 8PF01697 3433614
West Silloth MotorsCausewayhead Garage, Causewayhead, Silloth, CA7 4JG01697 3328331, 2, 4, 7
Whitehaven — 9 centres
Cj Auto Repairs At Pelican GarageLoop Road North, CA28 6EA01946 6942784
Coach Road Motor WorksThe Old Motor Works, Coach Road, CA28 9BX01946 6906904
Cumberland CouncilWhitehaven Industrial Estate, Moresby Parks, CA28 8YD01946 5176004, 5, 7
Dave Milling Motorcycles Ltd1 Preston Street, CA28 9DL01946633801, 2, 4, 5, 7
Haig Motors @ Station GarageStation Road, CA28 6AX01946 6937881, 2, 4
Haven Tyre CentreMoresby Road, Hensingham, CA28 8TU01946 5927044
Kwik - FitNewtown, CA28 9DL01946 5999914
Tonys Servicing & RepairsUnit 25, Meadow Road, CA28 9HX01946 642264, 5, 7
Walkmill Motors LtdWalkmill Service Station, Moresby Parks, CA28 8UU01946 6906694
Maryport — 8 centres
Auto RepairsMealpot Road, CA15 6NQ01900 8121844
B & N MotorsUnit 22d, Solway Trading Estate, CA15 8NF01900 8121224
Easterbrook Auto ServicesUnit 13, Solway Industrial Estate, CA15 8NF01900 8162571, 2, 4, 5, 7
G T Tyres (cumbria) Limited3 Solway Trading Estate, CA15 8NF01900 5120601, 2, 4, 5, 7
Long & Small Service StationFlimby, CA15 8RP01900 6027424
Maryport Car SalesGlasson Industrial Estate, CA15 8NT01900 8166334, 7
Maryport Mot Centre LimitedSolway Industrial Estate, Grasslot, CA15 8NF01900 8133774, 5, 7
Slatefell MotorsCumbria Garage, Midtown, Dearham, CA15 7HF01900 8144234
Cockermouth — 6 centres
Cockermouth MotorcyclesDerwent Street Garage, CA13 0EY01900 8223291, 2
Derwent Mills Garage LtdUnit 14, Derwent Mills, CA13 0HT01900 8282564
Fairfield GarageLakeland Agricultural Centre, CA13 0QQ01900 8230424
Lloyd Motors LtdLaithwaite Park, Low Road, CA13 0HH01900 8236664
P & R BennCockermouth 4 X 4 Centre, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, CA13 0QQ01900 8265661, 2, 4, 5, 7
Stan Palmer Honda1 Europe Way, CA13 0RJ01900 8291914
Brampton — 5 centres
Border Van Hire LtdUnit 1, Townfoot Industrial Estate, CA8 1SW07825 8357874
C & C Barnett LtdUnit 16, Townfoot Industrial Estate, CA8 1SW01697 7456104, 5, 7
Fell View Garage LimitedFell View Garage, Hallbankgate, CA8 2NJ01697 746244Not listed
M & L Richardson & SonsLow Row Service Station, Low Row, CA8 2JE01697 7463441, 2, 4, 7
Peter Allison Auto Repairs LtdHigh Moor, How Mill, CA8 9JL01228 6707334
Egremont — 5 centres
David Mcallister ServicesGarage Rear Of 31 Main Street, CA22 2DR01946 8231364
Elite Mot Centre Cumbria LtdStation Garage, Main Street, CA22 2DJ01946 8207354
Hi-Q EgremontUnit 1, Chapel Street, CA22 2DU01946 8209714
Jubilee Garage Egremont LimitedNorth Road, CA22 2PR01946 8206234
St Thomas Cross Garage LtdSt Thomas Cross, CA22 2RW01946 8201441, 2, 4, 5, 7
Kirkby Stephen — 5 centres
AldersonsNateby Service Station, Nateby, CA17 4JP01768 3715404
Eden Valley Tyres LtdSt Lukes Road, Kirkby Stephen Business Park, CA17 4HT01768 3749994, 7
Lakeland Commercials LtdUnit 3, Station Yard, CA17 4LA01768 3726274, 5, 7
Mark Johns MotorsUnit 21, Hartley Fold, Hartley, CA17 4JA01768 3712234
Mhb MotorcyclesUnit 9, St Lukes Road, CA17 4HT017683 7107101, 2
Appleby — 4 centres
Barrow Coombe GarageBarrow Coombe, CA16 6AA07933 1260394
Courtfield Garage LtdCross Croft, CA16 6HP01768 3540004, 7
Eden View GarageCross Croft Industrial Estate, CA16 6HX01768 3520204
Sammy Lees Motors LtdStation Road, CA16 6TX01768 3532384, 7
Keswick — 3 centres
High Hill AutomotiveSouthey Hill Trading Estate, CA12 5NR01768 7748944, 5, 7
Millbank Garage LtdSkiddaw Street, CA12 4BY01768 7739554
Station Garage Threlkeld LtdUnit 2, Threlkeld Business Park, Threlkeld, CA12 4SU01768 7793234, 5, 7
Cleator Moor — 2 centres
Cleator Moor Auto & Body Repairs LtdEnnerdale Road, CA25 5LD01946 8118004
Riggtech GaragePrinces Street, CA23 3EN01946 8102724
Frizington — 2 centres
J Edgar & Son LtdDaleside Garage, Rowrah, CA26 3XJ01946 8616074
Mill Garage Frizington LtdFrizington Road Industrial Est, CA26 3RB01946 8178274, 5, 7
Seascale — 2 centres
Beck Place ServicesBeck Place, Gosforth, CA20 1EJ01946 7250071, 2, 4
Postlethwaites Garage36 Gosforth Road, CA20 1PL01946 7282084, 7
Alston — 1 centre
Eden Valley AutosFoundry Workshop, CA9 3JX01434 3812874
Appleby-In-Westmorland — 1 centre
Eden Commercials Cumbria LtdUnit 2a, Cross Croft Industrial Estate, CA16 6HX01768 2099854, 5, 7
Cumbria — 1 centre
Johnstones GarageNorth Road, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4RP01768 3712464, 7
Holmrook — 1 centre
Riverside Garage Holmrook LtdHolmrook, CA19 1UH01946 7242284
Moor Row — 1 centre
Jlm MotorsCentral Garage, Penzance Street, CA24 3JH01946 8113684
Silloth — 1 centre
Silloth Motor CompanySolway Street, CA7 4DP01697 3313514

Source: DVSA Active MOT test stations (Open Government Licence v3.0), release of 26 February 2026. Listing here means DVSA approves the station for the classes shown; it is not a recommendation, and we publish no per-garage pass rates. Some stations are sole traders, so an address may be a home address — we show it because DVSA publishes it as the approved test site. Run a test station and want your entry corrected or removed? Email [email protected] and we will act within 7 days.

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