Vehicle Testing Station in Seychelles

The Inspection Sequence:

  1. Document Check: Logbook, insurance certificate, and previous test certificate (if any).
  2. External Visual: Lights, indicators, wipers, mirrors, tyres (tread depth minimum 1.6mm), windscreen for cracks, body rust.
  3. Under Bonnet: Brake fluid level, steering play, belts, exhaust system leaks.
  4. Undercarriage (on a pit): Check for fuel leaks, corroded brake lines, suspension bushings.
  5. Rolling Road (Dynamic Test): Brake balance and efficiency; speedometer accuracy.
  6. Emissions Test: Engine at idle and fast idle.
  7. Headlight Aim: Adjusted if needed (small fee applies).

Based on the most current public listings, here are the contact details for the Vehicle Testing Station in Seychelles, which is operated by the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA).

Failed Test? What Next?

If your vehicle fails, you will receive a “Refusal of Certificate” form listing the defects. You have two options:

Note: Driving a vehicle without a valid test certificate is an offence under the Road Transport (Vehicle Examination) Regulations. Penalties start at SCR 1,000 fine plus seizure of license disc.

Seychelles Land Transport Agency (SLTA): For infrastructure and road maintenance inquiries. Phone: +248 4 224 449. Contacts - Ministry of Transport Seychelles