ZE postcode area · 9 MOT centres
MOT centres in Shetland (ZE)
All 9 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the ZE area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 12,113 tests in 2024.
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, ZE vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | ZE | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 22.3 | 9.9 |
| Lights & electrics | 18.0 | 15.1 |
| Suspension | 16.8 | 11.0 |
| Tyres | 10.6 | 7.2 |
| Body & chassis | 6.2 | 3.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Steering | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Shetland
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 484 | 65.3% | 86Well below average |
| Toyota Yaris | 454 | 71.8% | 93Below average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 370 | 70.0% | 97Below average |
| Toyota Aygo | 355 | 71.5% | 88Well below average |
| Citroen Berlingo | 345 | 56.8% | 81Well below average |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 316 | 75.3% | 100About average |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 314 | 62.4% | 83Well below average |
| Ford Focus | 272 | 59.6% | 80Well below average |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 219 | 71.2% | 91Well below average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 215 | 69.3% | 94Below average |
All MOT test stations in the ZE 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).
Lerwick 4
- Jims Garage MOT Testing StationNo 6 Gremista Industrial Estate, ZE1 0PX01595695202Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- Jrj Shetland LTDPort Business Park, Gremista, ZE1 0TW01595690000Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- Leask Motor Garage (lerwick) LTDGremista, ZE1 0PX01595693411Cars
- Shetland Islands CouncilGremista, ZE1 0PX01595744133Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Shetland 3
- Aith Garage LTDAith Garage, Aith, Bixter, ZE2 9NB01595810333Cars
- Hendersons GarageHenderson’s Garage, Scousburgh Dunrossness, ZE2 9JE01950 460350Cars, Motorbikes
- Shetland MOT & RepairBallister, Tingwall, ZE2 9SB01595 840 666Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
Scalloway 1
- Scalloway MotorsBerry Road, ZE1 0UJ01595880662Cars
Brae 1
- Brae Garage (shetland) LTDBrae, ZE2 9QJ01806522331Cars, Vans, Minibuses
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Shetland (ZE)?
DVSA lists 9 active MOT test stations in the ZE postcode area, 9 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Shetland?
In 2024, 68.0% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the ZE area. Given the age of the cars tested, 75.2% would be expected, so the area is well below average (score 90, 115 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Shetland?
The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: too high.