How Much Does It Cost for an MOT?

The government sets a maximum fee for each MOT class. A test centre can charge less. It cannot charge more than the maximum for the test itself. Repairs and servicing are separate.

Class 4 cars

The maximum for a class 4 car or light van is £54.85. That is the cap, not a fixed price. The centre's own fee can be lower.

Class 1 and 2 motorcycles

The maximum for a motorcycle MOT is £29.65. Centres can charge less than that.

Retests and repairs

A fail does not include the cost of repairs. Many garages offer a retest without a further test fee if the car is brought back within 10 working days. Ask the centre which items that covers before you leave the car.

The MOT check shows the expiry date and earlier results. It does not book a test and it does not take the fee.

What changes the price

  • The MOT class of the vehicle
  • What that test centre charges, up to the maximum
  • Any repair or service you agree separately

Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum fee for a car (class 4) is £54.85. The maximum for a motorcycle (class 1 or 2) is £29.65. Test centres can charge less than the maximum.

Repairs and a service are charged separately. Many garages include a partial retest if the car is brought back within 10 working days. That is a garage arrangement on top of the maximum test fee.

Centres can charge any amount up to the maximum for that class. Ask the centre for its fee. There is no separate national discount.

No. The government sets a maximum for each class. A centre can charge less, but not more, for the test itself.