Class 5
Class 5 MOT — minibuses with 13 or more passenger seats
The MOT for larger minibuses and passenger vehicles, booked online for minibuses up to 5,000kg.
Who needs it
Vehicles in Class 5
- Minibuses and other private passenger vehicles with 13 to 16 passenger seats
- Passenger vehicles with more than 16 passenger seats
- Ambulances with 13 or more passenger seats
- Playbuses
Count the passenger seats (not the driver’s). 9 to 12 is Class 4; 13 or more is Class 5.
What’s checked
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension
- Tyres, wheels and axles
- Lights, reflectors and electrics
- Seatbelts and seats
- Body, chassis and structure
- Windscreen, wipers, washers and mirrors
- Exhaust, emissions and fuel system
- Horn, registration plates and VIN
Where — and what it costs
Class 5 MOTs at our branches
- Winton MOT£59.55
7 Denmark Road, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 1PB
- Blandford MOT£59.55
Bournemouth Road, Blandford Forum DT11 9NE
- Ringwood MOT£59.55
156 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 3AP
Magna MOT doesn’t book Class 5 MOTs online.
FAQs
Class 5 MOT questions
Can I book a heavier passenger vehicle online?
Online booking covers minibuses up to 5,000kg. For anything heavier, call the branch to check it can test it and book a time.
When is a minibus's first MOT due?
A minibus with more than 8 passenger seats needs its first MOT one year after it was first registered.
How early can I get my MOT done?
Up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out — and you keep the same renewal date. Not sure when yours is due? Use our free MOT check.
What happens if my vehicle fails?
You’ll get a refusal of an MOT certificate listing each defect, and we’ll talk you through them. You can drive the vehicle away only if your old MOT is still valid and nothing was marked ‘dangerous’ — otherwise it needs repairing first. Retests are charged in line with the DVSA’s rules, and we’ll tell you the cost before any retest.
What if I disagree with the result?
Talk to the branch first — they’ll go through it with you. You can also appeal to the DVSA within 14 working days of the test.
Book your MOT online
www.bookmymot.online
Pick your branch and a time. Pay on the day.