How much does an MOT cost
Nick - Driven Forensics • 24 May 2025
How much is an MOT
How much is an MOT? The maximum price for a car (class 4) MOT is currently £54.85. Whilst some garages do charge the maximum fee, many do not.
Currently, the government do not set the MOT fee, they only prescribe the maximum fee that can be charged. Below is an extract from the Gov.Uk website which shows the most common vehicles and the maximum MOT fee that can be charged. To see the whole list visit https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/mot-test-fees
| Vehicle | Maximum MOT cost |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | £29.65 |
| Motorcycle with sidecar | £37.80 |
| Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) | £54.85 |
| Motor caravans | £54.85 |
| Private hire and public service vehicles | £54.85 |
| Ambulances and taxis | £54.85 |
| Goods vehicle up to 3,000kg gross weight | £54.85 |
| Goods vehicle over 3,000kg and up to 3,500kg gross weight | £58.60 |
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