FK postcode area · 113 MOT centres

MOT centres in Falkirk (FK)

All 113 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the FK area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 142,219 tests in 2024.

93Below average
Passed first time69.9%expected for these cars: 75.2%
Area rank106 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test8.7 years

A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.

What fails most here

Failure items per 100 tests, FK vs Great Britain.

Area of the carFKGB
Suspension21.211.0
Brakes20.69.9
Lights & electrics17.615.1
Tyres10.77.2
Body & chassis7.03.9
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.14.9
Emissions & leaks5.54.0
Steering3.82.1

Most tested cars in Falkirk

ModelTestsPassedScore
Ford Fiesta5,17662.9%
86Well below average
Vauxhall Corsa4,81359.9%
82Well below average
Ford Focus3,35269.4%
94Below average
Volkswagen Golf3,16475.2%
102About average
Vauxhall Astra2,68764.8%
92Below average
Renault Clio2,48953.8%
73Well below average
Volkswagen Polo2,25263.2%
86Well below average
Nissan Qashqai1,98269.4%
89Well below average
Audi A31,78676.2%
102About average
Hyundai i101,73573.0%
96Below average

All MOT test stations in the FK area

From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).

Stirling 38

Falkirk 31

Alloa 12

Grangemouth 12

Bonnybridge 4

Denny 3

Callander 2

Doune 2

Menstrie 1

Alva 1

Killin 1

Banknock 1

Larbert 1

Dunblane 1

Slamannan 1

Tullibody 1

Stirlingshire 1

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Questions

How many MOT centres are there in Falkirk (FK)?

DVSA lists 113 active MOT test stations in the FK postcode area, 112 of which test cars.

What is the MOT pass rate in Falkirk?

In 2024, 69.9% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the FK area. Given the age of the cars tested, 75.2% would be expected, so the area is below average (score 93, 106 of 118 areas).

What do cars fail on most in Falkirk?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn.