The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for the cap on MOT fees to rise, claiming the current limit of £54.85 is "far too low" for the time required to conduct tests on newer, more complex cars.
That cap has been in place since 2010, but the IAAF said that accounting for inflation over the past 15 years – and ignoring the increased complexity of the test and the vehicles on which it is conducted – it should have risen to around £90.
“If we are serious about ensuring vehicles stay roadworthy and emissions stay within safe limits, the fee must be increased,” said IAAF chief executive Mark Field.
“This will allow testing stations to continue delivering high standards and invest in the equipment and training needed to test today’s increasingly complex vehicle systems.”
The IAAF's call for a higher cap on fees mirrors that of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), which met with the government earlier this year to put forward its case.
“The outdated MOT fee cap is placing financial strain on garages,” said IGA chief Stuart James.
James added: “If the Government does not act swiftly, providing a solution that protects the MOT credibility while still keeping MOT tests a viable service for garages, we risk a decline in MOT service availability, which could lead to more unroadworthy vehicles on UK roads.”
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