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MOT Fees

The following table shows the current MOT test fees.

Note: the fees shown are the maximum fees and they are not subject to VAT.
The maximum fee for a duplicate test certificate is £10.00 or half full test fee if less.
Classes 1 & 2 (class 1 engine size up to 200cc)

Vehicle type Age first test certificate required (years) Fee
Motor bicycles 3 £28.65
Motor bicycles with side car 3 £36.55

Class 3 (up to 450kg unladen weight)

Vehicle type Age first test certificate required (years) Fee
3 wheeled vehicles 3 £36.55

Class 4

Vehicle type Age first test certificate required (years) Fee
Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) 3 £53.10
Motor caravans 3 £53.10
Dual purpose vehicles £53.10
Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) 3 £53.10
Ambulances & taxis 1 £53.10
Private passenger vehicles & ambulances (9-12 passenger seats) 1 £55.50
Class 4a includes seat belt installation check Not applicable £62.00

Class 5 (with more than 13 passenger seats)

Vehicle type Age first test certificate required (years) Fee
Private passenger vehicles & ambulances - 13-16 passenger seats 1 £57.65
Private passenger vehicles & ambulances - more than 16 passenger seats 1 £78.15

Class 5a (includes seatbelt installation check)

Vehicle type Age first test certificate required (years) Fee
13-16 passenger seats Not applicable £78.00
More than 16 passenger seats Not applicable £120.70

Class 7

Vehicle type Age first test certificate required (years) Fee
Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg DGW) 3 £56.75