There are the obvious places to look online and in directories, however, the best place to go is a place you trust, a reputable garage that has been recommended to you - you can find many using our check mot history . How much does an MOT cost? The amount you pay for an MOT test fluctuates depending on the type of vehicle - but there is a maximum charge. Those fees are listed in full on the car services in reading’s website. In summary however, the maximum MOT fee for a car with up to eight passenger seats is £54.85. For a motorcycle it's £29.65 generally the larger the vehicle the higher the maximum fee. Do council MOT test centers have better pass rates than normal garages? Council mot history centers are council run test centers that do not carry out repairs. For this reason, many people believe they are a better place to get an MOT done as they do not have a vested interest in failing and charging for repairs. However, the data to support this is pu...