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How much will my mot cost?
If you're not sure how much your MOT should cost, we've got you covered! As your local MOT experts, here's our guide on how much an MOT should cost.
MOT costs are regulated and there’s a maximum amount that MOT test stations can charge. The actual amount varies depending on the vehicle type - but for a car it costs a maximum of £54.85 and for a standard motorcycle it’s £29.65. Also, the MOT fee is VAT free.
| Class | Vehicle Type | Age first MOT needed (years) | Maximum MOT fee* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Cars (up to 8 passenfer seats)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Motor caravans
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Dual purpose vehicles
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Ambulances and taxis
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
1
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
1
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£57.30
|
|
Class
4
|
Vehicle Type
Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£54.85
|
|
Class
4a
|
Vehicle Type
Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
n/a
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£64
|
|
Class
7
|
Vehicle Type
Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)
|
Age first MOT needed (years)
3
|
Maximum MOT fee*
£58.60
|
MOT costs are regulated and there’s a maximum amount that MOT test stations can charge. The actual amount varies depending on the vehicle type - but for a car it costs a maximum of £54.85 and for a standard motorcycle it’s £29.65. Also, the MOT fee is VAT free.
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