Petition · Department for Transport

Reform MOT testing: minimum pricing and higher professional standards

Closed 126 signatures

What the petition asks

Reform MOT testing for better road safety. Introduce minimum pricing or a national flat rate to prevent dangerous undercutting, and more rigorous checks for new testers and MOT stations gaining qualification.
We believe that current low fees compromise safety and professional standards. We are concerned that current MOT prices may be forcing dangerous undercutting - stations charging £25-£30 may fail items unnecessarily to profit from repairs. The £54.85 maximum fee for cars has not kept pace with inflation compared to other industries. Unqualified testers compromise road safety. We need minimum pricing and higher professional standards to protect drivers and legitimate businesses.

Timeline

26 Sep 2025 Petition opened for signatures
26 Mar 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 126
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 26 Sep 2025
Closed 26 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.