Petition · Department for Transport
Raise the maximum charge for an MOT to £87.17 for cars & £47.12 for motorcycles
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23 signatures
What the petition asks
The maximum charge for an MOT test has not increased since 2010, despite a rise in business costs. Independent garages can be forced to close due to not earning a living wage. In line with inflation since 2010 the maximum fee for a car MOT should be raised to £87.17, and for a motorcycle to £47.12.
The DVSA charge MOT stations to take tests every year, buy MOT slots, and require them to have certain test equipment. Business rates rise, as well as cost of electricity and telecoms. Independent garages can be forced to close due to not earning a living wage.
In line with inflation the cost of a car MOT should rise to £87.17, and a motorcycle MOT to £47.12. Many garages lose money by continuing to provide this vital service.
In line with inflation the cost of a car MOT should rise to £87.17, and a motorcycle MOT to £47.12. Many garages lose money by continuing to provide this vital service.
Timeline
| 10 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
23
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
10 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.