MOT pass rates in Kilmarnock

178,076 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the KA postcode area in 2025. The KA postcode area covers Kilmarnock and the towns around it — Ayr, Irvine, Prestwick and Troon 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
70.8%
1.5 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
178,076
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
9.2 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.2%
of KA-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Kilmarnock 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
#79 highest
70.8% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#112 oldest
average 9.2 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#73 highest
1.7% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#87 busiest
178,076 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at KA-area test centres, Renault is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.6% of KA-area first tests against 2.9% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Kilmarnock and its neighbours

Kilmarnock and four neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
KA (Kilmarnock)178,07670.8%9.2 yrs1.7%
DG (Dumfries)77,77874.4%10.4 yrs0.9%
G (Glasgow)532,33472.2%8.9 yrs2.1%
ML (Motherwell)164,97070.8%8.7 yrs1.7%
PA (Paisley)152,36069.3%9.1 yrs2.1%

Pass rate by car age — KA area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Kilmarnock (KA) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)KA area, vehicle age 3: 87.1%KA area, vehicle age 4: 85.3%KA area, vehicle age 5: 84.6%KA area, vehicle age 6: 80.8%KA area, vehicle age 7: 76.1%KA area, vehicle age 8: 72.6%KA area, vehicle age 9: 68.7%KA area, vehicle age 10: 64.7%KA area, vehicle age 11: 60.2%KA area, vehicle age 12: 58.7%KA area, vehicle age 13: 56.7%KA area, vehicle age 14: 55%KA area, vehicle age 15: 53.1%KA area, vehicle age 16: 52.9%KA area, vehicle age 17: 53.2%KA area, vehicle age 18: 55.1%KA area, vehicle age 19: 58.8%KA area, vehicle age 20: 56.9%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%KA area 56.9%
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Age (years)KA area testsKA area pass rateAll cars
312,72487.1%88.5%
412,54385.3%87.2%
512,23784.6%86.0%
618,15980.8%83.5%
716,92476.1%80.9%
816,49872.6%78.2%
916,50668.7%74.9%
1014,86064.7%71.9%
1112,58260.2%68.6%
129,91258.7%65.8%
137,34856.7%63.5%
145,73455.0%61.2%
154,89353.1%59.3%
163,79152.9%58.3%
172,87453.2%57.2%
182,52855.1%57.4%
191,74858.8%57.0%
201,22556.9%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

KA area aheadKA area behind
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: -1.4 points vs the average car3Age 4: -1.9 points vs the average carAge 5: -1.4 points vs the average car5Age 6: -2.7 points vs the average carAge 7: -4.8 points vs the average car7Age 8: -5.6 points vs the average carAge 9: -6.2 points vs the average car9Age 10: -7.2 points vs the average carAge 11: -8.4 points vs the average car11Age 12: -7.1 points vs the average carAge 13: -6.8 points vs the average car13Age 14: -6.2 points vs the average carAge 15: -6.2 points vs the average car15Age 16: -5.4 points vs the average carAge 17: -4.0 points vs the average car17Age 18: -2.3 points vs the average carAge 19: +1.8 points vs the average car19Age 20: -0.7 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-1.4
4-1.9
5-1.4
6-2.7
7-4.8
8-5.6
9-6.2
10-7.2
11-8.4
12-7.1
13-6.8
14-6.2
15-6.2
16-5.4
17-4.0
18-2.3
19+1.8
20-0.7

The cars tested around Kilmarnock, by age

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

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 12k3Age 4: 12kAge 5: 12k5Age 6: 18kAge 7: 16k7Age 8: 16kAge 9: 16k9Age 10: 14kAge 11: 12k11Age 12: 9kAge 13: 7k13Age 14: 5kAge 15: 4k15Age 16: 3kAge 17: 2k17Age 18: 2kAge 19: 1k19Age 20: 1k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
312,724
412,543
512,237
618,159
716,924
816,498
916,506
1014,860
1112,582
129,912
137,348
145,734
154,893
163,791
172,874
182,528
191,748
201,225

What cars fail on around Kilmarnock

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

Suspension25.4%
Brakes23.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment16.0%
Tyres10.9%
Body, chassis, structure7.4%
Visibility5.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.2%
Steering4.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.8% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Brakes: 31.2% of advisories31.2%Tyres: 29.8% of advisories29.8%Suspension: 26.0% of advisories26.0%Body, chassis, structure: 4.1% of advisoriesNon-component advisories: 3.1% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 2.5% of advisories
BrakesTyresSuspensionBody, chassis, structureNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Brakes31.2%
Tyres29.8%
Suspension26.0%
Body, chassis, structure4.1%
Non-component advisories3.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.5%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the KA 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%Petrol: 71.3% of 93,463 tests71.3%Petrol93,463 testsDiesel: 68.1% of 74,191 tests68.1%Diesel74,191 testsHybrid electric: 86.3% of 6,585 tests86.3%Hybrid6,585 testsElectric: 82.8% of 3,108 tests82.8%Electric3,108 testsElectric diesel: 88.9% of 623 tests88.9%Electric diesel623 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol93,46371.3%
Diesel74,19168.1%
Hybrid electric6,58586.3%
Electric3,10882.8%
Electric diesel62388.9%

What mileage is normal around Kilmarnock?

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

Typical car, KA area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–33,750)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–43,750)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–48,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–58,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 38,750–68,750)Age 8: typical 61,250 miles (middle half 43,750–76,250)Age 9: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 51,250–86,250)Age 10: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 56,250–96,250)Age 11: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 58,750–103,750)Age 12: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 63,750–108,750)Age 13: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 14: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 68,750–123,750)Age 15: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–126,250)Age 16: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–128,750)Age 17: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 73,750–133,750)Age 18: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–136,250)Age 19: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–133,750)Age 20: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 68,750–138,750)101k mi

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

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75033,750
421,25031,25043,750
526,25036,25048,750
631,25043,75058,750
738,75051,25068,750
843,75061,25076,250
951,25066,25086,250
1056,25073,75096,250
1158,75078,750103,750
1263,75083,750108,750
1366,25091,250116,250
1468,75096,250123,750
1571,25096,250126,250
1671,25098,750128,750
1773,750103,750133,750
1876,250103,750136,250
1971,25098,750133,750
2068,750101,250138,750

What the KA area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at KA-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
Ford22,58069.6%
Vauxhall19,79865.2%
Volkswagen13,66672.1%
Audi10,88277.7%
Peugeot8,92464.6%
BMW8,76778.4%
Nissan8,28567.0%
Renault8,18160.8%
Mercedes-Benz8,05275.6%
Toyota6,43073.5%
Kia5,73470.7%
Citroen5,64862.3%

MOT test centres in the KA area

150 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the KA postcode area, 140 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
Ayr — 41 centres
Andrew Dodds Autocare9 Wallacetown Drive, Heathfield, KA8 9FH01292 2990234
Arnold Clark6 Wheatpark Place, Heathfield Road, KA8 9RT01292 2897224
Arnold Clark127 Prestwick Road, KA8 8ND01292 2691234
Arnold Clark196 Prestwick Road, KA8 8NP01292 2888664
Arnold Clark6 Whitfield Drive, Heatherfield Industrial Estate, KA8 9RX01292 4394404, 7
Automotive Solutions1b Whitfield Drive, Heathfield Industrial Estate, KA8 9RX01292 6187984
Ayr AudiWhitletts Roundabout, High Road, Whitletts, KA8 0LL01292 2709504
Ayr Audi Volkswagen Service CentreUnit 9, Green Street Lane, Business Park, KA8 8BE01292 2880104
Ayr Auto Repair ServicesUnit 1 Lochside Works, 151 Lochside Road, KA8 9LJ01292 2882304, 5, 7
Ayr Motorcycle Centre38 Waggon Road, KA8 8BA01292 2863131, 2
Bridgend Garage Ayr Autoplex4 Lochside Road, Heathfield, KA8 9TA01292 2909024, 7
Caledonia Vehicle Solutions Limited9 - 13 Peebles Steet, KA8 8DP01292 287977Not listed
Derwent Vehicles Of Bradford1 High Road, Whitletts, KA8 0LL01292 2936004
Dsm Auto Electrical16 New Road, KA8 8EX01292 6199064
Eurocare Of AyrUnit 2 - 11 York Street, KA8 8AN01292 2888624
Gibsons Garage30a Croft Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7SG01292 5504004
Gt Autos (ayr) Limited69a Heathfield Road, KA8 9DU01292 2651354
Halfords Autocentre16-18 Peebles Street, KA8 8DR01292 2814154
Halfords Autocentres1 Maybole Road, KA7 2PZ01292 2864244
Ingram Motoring Group Ltd2 Wheatpark Place, KA8 9RT01292 2695224
J.t.v.s118 Green Street, KA8 8BG01292 2620404
Kwik - Fit216 Prestwick Road, KA8 8NP01292 2839814
Kwik Fit38 Fort Street, KA7 2DE01292 6193324
Kwik-Fit26 Maybole Road, KA7 2PZ01292 2886684
Mick's Motor Services26 Croft Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7SG01292 5504204
Mot AyrUnit 4, 1 Boundary Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, KA8 9DJ01292 2628001, 2, 4, 5, 7
Motus CommercialsWheatpark Road, KA8 9RT01292 2690024, 5, 7
Newton Mot Centre4 Taylor Street, Newton Industrial Area, KA8 8AU01292 2670834, 5, 7
Park's Honda90 Doonfoot Road, KA7 4DP01292 4455404
Park's Land Rover98 Heathfield Road, KA8 9BN01292 6532004
Park's Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Limited100 Heathfield Road, KA8 9BN01292 6530004
Park's Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) LtdHigh Road, KA8 0LL01292 6130004
Parks Of Hamilton (townhead Garage)73 Heathfield Road, KA8 9HE01292 2827274, 7
Repayr My Car49 New Road, KA8 8DA01292 7398944
S & S ServicesOld Bridge Road, Heathfield, KA8 9SX01292 8800804, 7
Seaplane MotorsUnit 1, Block 1, Drongan Industrial Estate, Watson Terrace, Drongan, KA6 7AA01292 5922334
T & K Motors47-53 Green Street, KA8 8BQ01292 2812024, 7
Tams Brig Mots1- 4 Limekiln Road, KA8 8DG01292 2899551, 2, 4, 5, 7
Target Mot's LtdUnit 1, Callander Industrial Park, 2 Callander Road, KA8 9AF01292 2899544, 7
The Mot Station22 Whitfield Drive, KA8 9RX01292 2906224
Vertu Toyota Ayr7c Old Farm Road, KA8 9ST01292 4316204
Kilmarnock — 30 centres
Abbotsinch Tyres And Exhausts Kilmarnock17 James Little Street, KA1 4AT01563 5319674
Arc PerformanceUnit 1, Tannock Street, KA1 4DN01563 5303534
Arnold Clark4 Victoria East Road, KA1 3XJ01563 5405404
Arnold ClarkQueens Drive, KA1 3XF01563 5551004, 7
Arnold ClarkWestern Road, KA3 1NJ01563 5417274, 7
Ats Euromaster LimitedRiccarton Road, Hurlford, KA1 5AW01563 5201114, 7
Ayrshire AutopointUnit 10, Irvine Road Industrial Estate, Irvine Road, KA1 2RT01563 5401304
Buchanans Garage Services Ltd2 New Mill Road, KA1 3JF01563 5297774, 7
Craigie Road Motors LtdCraigie Road Motors, 54 Craigie Road, KA1 4EE01563 541121Not listed
East Ayrshire CouncilTransport Section, 34 Main Road, Crookedholm, KA3 6JS01563 5032544, 5, 7
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Kilmarnock1 Victoria East Road, KA1 3XJ01563 5755004
George Browns Garage9 Standalane, Stewarton, KA3 5BG01560 4844414
Halfords AutocentreKennedy Street, KA1 4DH01563 5233814
Halfords Autocentre26 Campbell Street, KA1 4HL01563 5304214, 7
J & S Motors (ayrshire) LtdUnit B, 62 Galston Road, Hurlford, KA1 5HY01563 5728584
Kilmarnock TyresUnit 6-7, Block 5, Moorfield Industrial Estate, KA2 0DP01563 5400034
Kwik - Fit32-36 Low Glencairn Street, KA1 4DD01563 5235364
Lm Motor Company Limited19 Dean Street, KA3 1DY01563 6141214
M Torrance Motor Engineering105a High Street, Stewarton, KA3 5DX01560 4833991, 2, 4
Mcalpine Mot And Repairs Ltd14 West Langlands Street, KA1 2PY07922 525973Not listed
Mcfadzean Motor Engineering Limited63 Main Road, Fenwick, KA3 6DU01560 6004914
Mckeen Motors5c David Orr Street, KA1 2RH01563 5725924
Mcminn Motors Ltd14 Bentinick Street, KA1 4AS01563 5703394
Mcs (scotland) Ltd49 Main Road, Crookedholm, KA3 6JT01563 5901591, 2
Mobityre & Autocare Scotland6-12 Gatehead Road, Crosshouse, KA2 0HN01563 5321194
Moorfield GarageGatehead Road, KA2 0AH01563 5227893
New Mill Services2c New Mill Road, KA1 3JF01563 5411784
Power Transport LimitedUnit 2, Campbell Business Park, KA1 4HL01563 5503334, 5, 7
Recorded Fleet Maintenance Kilmarnock LtdUnit 6, Block 8, Moorfield Industrial Estate, KA2 0BA01563 5438484, 7
Truckpoint Ltd7-9 Irvine Road, Crosshouse, KA2 0HE01563 5380004, 7
Irvine — 14 centres
Adb MotUnit 69 Third Avenue, Heatherhouse Industrial Estate, KA12 8HN01294 5375764, 7
Andy's Auto ServicesUnit 15, Whittle Place, South Newmoor Industrial Estate, KA11 4HR01294 2188991, 2, 4
Arnold ClarkAyr Road, KA12 8BZ01294 2772884
Bank Street Auto Clinic9 Arkwright Way, North Newmoor Industrial Estate, KA11 4JU01294 3138224, 5, 7
Bank Street Auto Clinic115c Bank Street, KA12 0PT01294 3138224
Elite Transport114 Montgomery Street, KA12 8PW01294 3123044
Girdle Toll AutosUnit 3, West Bowhouse Workshops, KA11 1PR01294 5390754
Halfords AutocentreHeatherhouse Road, KA12 8HQ01294 2749174
Jamieson Motor Services9 East Road, KA12 0BP01294 6457774
Kvn Vehicle Solutions LtdUnit 5, 7 Kyle Road, KA12 8JF01294 5372004, 5, 7
Kwik-Fit7 Quarry Road, KA12 0TE01294 2746004
Park's Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Ltd5 Corsehill Mount Road, Dreghorn, KA11 4JZ01294 2211664, 7
R F Martin Motor EngineersUnit 1, Corsehill Mount Road, Dreghorn, KA11 4JZ01294 2223884
R M G Automotive9 Kyle Road, KA12 8JF01294 3135004
Cumnock — 9 centres
Ayrshire Independent Mot3 Manse Lane, KA18 1DQ01290 4290494
Central Garage Motor ServicesUnit 1, Greenholm Road, KA18 1LH01290 4224244
Dgg Engineering45a Barrhill Road, KA18 1PW07951 915032Not listed
Discount Tyres & ComponentsMerlin Park Filling Station, Mauchline Road, Auchinleck, KA18 2BJ01290 4259124
Halfords Autocentre54 Ayr Road, KA18 1DW01290 4246664
Kerr & Smith (cumnock) LtdRiverside Garage, Ayr Road, KA18 1BJ01290 4224404, 5, 7
M J MotorsBackhill Garage, Sorn Road, Auchinleck, KA18 2LZ01290 4211754
Ochiltree Tyres43 Main Street, Ochiltree, KA18 2PE01290 7004884
Whitehill Car & CommercialLanochsyde, Whitehill, Ochiltree, KA18 2RS01292 5910674
Kilwinning — 6 centres
Ashgrove Test Centre5 Ashgrove Road, KA13 6NX01294 5522101, 2, 4
Bridgend Garage LtdRiverside Autoplex, Bridgend Lane, KA13 7JB01294 5554004
Neill BrothersDirrans Garage, Watercut Road, KA12 8ST01294 5576194
North Ayrshire CouncilUnit 1d, West Byrehill Industrial Estate, Pennyburn, KA13 6HR01294 3239104, 5, 7
Porter's Mot StationUnit 2, 21 Longford Avenue, KA13 6EX01294 5503004, 7
Townhead Testing Station4 Stevenston Road, KA13 6NJ01294 5510743, 4
Maybole — 5 centres
Car Care Centre6 Balvaird Road, Kirkoswald, KA19 8JE01655 7603534
D M K Services19 Barns Road, KA19 7EN01655 8827454
J D Cameron4-10 Society Street, KA19 7BH01655 8821594
John D Cameron84-96 High Street, KA19 7AH01655 8821594
Maybole Auto ServicesFactory Unit, 1a Drumellan Street, KA19 7BJ01655 8833794
Saltcoats — 5 centres
Gjd Auto Care4c Factory Place, KA21 5LA01294 1081744
Halfords Autocentre62b Dalry Road, KA21 6DX01294 4649284
Rightcars Ltd1 Wyllie Road, KA21 5PQ01294 4722024
Warden Motors89 Canal Street, KA21 5JB01294 4633334
Wellpark Motors37 Raise Street, KA21 5JX01294 4694953, 4
Ardrossan — 4 centres
Bute Service CentreHarbour Road, KA22 8BZ01294 6035561, 2, 4, 7
J & W MotorsUnit 19, Hill Street Industrial Estate, Hill Street, KA22 8HE01294 6045774, 7
Kerr Baillie Ltd234 Glasgow Street, KA22 8JX01294 4691244
Parkhouse Garage Ltd64 Parkhouse Road, KA22 8AA01294 4636544, 7
Mauchline — 4 centres
Croft Service Station28-32 Cunningham Street, Tarbolton, KA5 5QG01292 5412723, 4
George Davis Mot TestingBlock 3 Newton Street Industrial Estate, Catrine, KA5 6SD01290 5535431, 2, 4
J D Morton & Son10-12 Main Street, Sorn, KA5 6HU01290 5513531, 2
Mossgiel Service And Repair Centre Ltd42b Kilmarnock Road, KA5 5DE01290 451203Not listed
Dalry — 3 centres
Borestone Repairs LtdBorestone, KA24 5JU01294 8335941, 2, 3, 4, 7
Mckinnon Bros. Garage33 Courthill Street, KA24 5BL01294 8333604
Ryeside Garage5 Drakemyre, KA24 5JD01294 8356701, 2, 4, 7
Girvan — 3 centres
AdamsMain Street, Ballantrae, KA26 0NA01465 8313654
Coleman BrothersThe Garage, 14 Back Road, Sturgeons Brae, Dailly, KA26 9SH01465 8112353, 4
Old Street GarageOld Street, KA26 9HG01465 7122351, 2, 4
Glengarnock — 3 centres
Bs Mot & Repair CentreBlock 2, Unit B, Caladonian Place, Lochshore South Ind Estate, KA14 3AZ01505 6846684, 5, 7
Garnock Mot CentreUnit 6, Caledonia Road, KA14 3RB01505 6855904
The Garage Glengarnock LimitedBlock 7, Unit 2, Lochshore East Industrial Estate, KA14 3BE01505 6855557
Largs — 3 centres
Fit Quick Motors24 Allanpark Street, KA30 9AG01475 6726961, 2, 4, 5, 7
Kwik-Fit28 Irvine Road, KA30 8HW01475 6898894
Waterside Motors Ltd24 Waterside Street, KA30 9LN01475 6750204
Prestwick — 3 centres
Boydfield Garage LtdUnit 5, 35 Glenburn Road, KA9 2NS01292 4777774
Holts Garage Services1 Monkton Road, KA9 1AS01292 4774154
Rae's Auto Services2 Skye Road, Shawfarm Industrial Estate, KA9 2TA01292 4771984
Galston — 2 centres
A A MotorsUnit 4/3, Barrmill Road, KA4 8HH01563 8208124
Mayfield Garage ServicesThe Yard, Hurlford Road, KA4 8LB01563 8200004
Isle Of Cumbrae — 2 centres
J A MeechanCounty Garage, Marine Parade, Millport, KA28 0EF01475 5306824
R K HornThe Garage, Ritchie Street, Millport, KA28 0AL01475 5305674
Newmilns — 2 centres
Fleetpoint17 Brown Street, KA16 9AD01560 3228201, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Newmilns Motors Ltd147-149 Main Street, KA16 9DJ01560 3201344
Stevenston — 2 centres
A1 Fast Fit LtdUnit One, 113 Glencairn Street, KA20 3BN01294 6038114, 7
Beach Service Station32 Caledonian Road, KA20 3LG01294 4624874
Troon — 2 centres
T Johnstone Garage ServicesUnit 1, 6 Dukes Road, KA10 6QR01292 3122444
Troon Tyre & Exhaust Centre20 Dukes Road, KA10 6QR01292 3180014
Ayrshire — 1 centre
Moorfield Motor ServicesUnit 9 Moorfield North Industrial Park, Kilmarnock, KA2 0FE01563 5371454, 7
Beith — 1 centre
Duskview Sales LtdDuskview Garage, 1 Dunlop Road, Barrmill, KA15 1HN01505 5002241, 2, 4, 5, 7
Darvel — 1 centre
Loudoun Fast Fit53 East Main Street, KA17 0HU01560 3203444
Isle Of Arran — 1 centre
Blackwaterfoot GarageBlackwaterfoot, KA27 8ES01770 8602774
Kilbirnie — 1 centre
Lm Motor Company LimitedHolmhead Garage, 30 Holmhead, KA25 6BP01505 6824864
Kilmaurs — 1 centre
Camys Auto Repairs LtdUnit 5 Tourhill Industrial Estate, 35 Crosshouse Road, KA3 2SE01563 373044
West Kilbride — 1 centre
Sr Auto Services Limited18 Cubrieshaw Street, KA23 9AY01294 8239514

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.

How these figures are computed. Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from the DVSA anonymised MOT results dataset (every MOT test in Great Britain — 2025 for single-year figures; trend figures state their span, currently 2023–2025). Where a figure comes from a sample or uses banded values (mileage is banded to 2,500 miles), the page says so beside the figure. Test class 4 only, first tests only — retests are excluded. Class 4 is the car MOT class and also covers car-derived vans, pickups and motorhomes tested to the same standard; where this page says "cars" it means class 4. Pass rate = passes ÷ (passes + failures + pass-after-rectification): a vehicle that failed and was fixed during the visit counts as a fail. Pass rates describe fleets, not individual machines: they reflect how cars were driven, maintained and used as well as how they were built, and beyond recorded mileage none of that is in the data. A well-kept example of a model with a weak average can still pass; a neglected example of a strong one can still fail. No figure is shown for any group with fewer than 500 tests. Location is the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Alias spellings of a make in the DVSA file are counted under one make name, using SortedCars' grouping tables. “Dangerous” is DVSA's statutory defect category (in force since May 2018): a defect posing an immediate risk to road safety — driving the vehicle before repair is an offence. What these figures are for. These statistics are general information about groups of vehicles. They are not advice, a valuation or a recommendation to buy, avoid or price any particular vehicle, and no decision about one car should rest on them alone — check the car itself and its own records. We take care over the calculations, but we cannot guarantee they are complete, current or free of error, and we accept no liability for loss arising from reliance on them. This does not limit any liability that cannot lawfully be limited — see our Terms & Conditions. If you believe any figure on this page is inaccurate, contact us. SortedCars is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the DVSA or DVLA. DVSA publishes the raw test records; the statistics on this page are SortedCars' own calculations from them. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.