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- Direct Motor Centre Ltd
Direct Motor Centre Ltd
- Company number
- 11570720
- Incorporated
- 14 Sep 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- 3 Borlace Street, Leicester, LE3 5HD
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
Direct Motor Centre Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Leicester, company number 11570720, one of 505 vehicle repair garages in Leicester. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 13 August 2026.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £694 (-87.4%) on the year before, to £100.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2019 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | £100 | £0 | £0 | 1 | |
| 14 Nov 2023 | £794 | £901 | £107 | 1 | |
| 14 Nov 2022 | £660 | £84 | 1 | ||
| 14 Nov 2021 | £631 | £131 | £779 | £148 | 1 |
| 14 Nov 2020 | £1 | £1 | 1 | ||
| 30 Sep 2019 | £1 | £1 | 1 |
Where Direct Motor Centre Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Leicester (LE3), in the Leicester local authority area, East Midlands. Show LE3 5HD on a map.
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What happens if Direct Motor Centre Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £375 (£750 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 14 Aug 2026 to 13 Sep 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 14 Sep 2026 to 13 Nov 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 14 Nov 2026 to 13 Feb 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 14 Feb 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 14 Nov 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 13 Feb 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 13 May 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 13 Nov 2027 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 11570720
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 September 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3 Borlace Street, Leicester, LE3 5HD
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (SIC 45400) - Year end
- 13 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 14 November 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 September 2026
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in Leicester
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Leicester.
- Dixon of the Common Limited2006
- DM Car Service Ltd2026
- DMC Diagnostic and Tuning Ltd2025
- DMS Auto Leicester Ltd2025
- DND Autocare Ltd2026
- Docherty's (Leicester) Ltd2021
- Dominion Body Repairs Ltd2016
- Downtown Trading Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Direct Motor Centre Ltd's accounts due?
Direct Motor Centre Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 13 August 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Direct Motor Centre Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 13 November 2025 is due at HMRC by 13 November 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 14 August 2026.
Is Direct Motor Centre Ltd still trading?
Direct Motor Centre Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 Oct 2026). Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Direct Motor Centre Ltd do?
Direct Motor Centre Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320); Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories (SIC 45400).
How old is Direct Motor Centre Ltd?
Direct Motor Centre Ltd was incorporated on 14 September 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if Direct Motor Centre Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Direct Motor Centre Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.