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Am I Eligible for Motability?

More than 700,000 UK customers and their families benefit from the Motability Scheme
thanks to the opportunities afforded by leasing a brand-new car.

Please make use of our checker to see if you or someone you know is eligible –
and if you have any Motability questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Make an Enquiry
Motability Eligibility Checker. The Eligibility Checker tool and the information below will help you to find out if you may be eligible to apply to join the Scheme.
Eligibility Checker
Check here to see if you're eligible to apply to join the Motability Scheme
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Who are you checking for?
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Someone else

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Which allowance do you receive? You must receive one of the five mobility allowances listed below in order to be eligible for the Motability Scheme
Which allowance does the person you are checking on behalf of receive? They must receive one of the five mobility allowances listed below in order to be eligible for the Motability Scheme
Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
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Higher Rate Mobility Component of Child Disability Payment (CDP) (Scotland)
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War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
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Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
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Do you have 12 months of your allowance remaining? You must have 12 months of your allowance remaining when you apply to join the Motability Scheme.
Do they have 12 months of their allowance remaining? The person you are checking on behalf of must have 12 months of their allowance remaining when they apply to join the Motability Scheme.
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You can apply to join the Motability Scheme Here are some links to help you get started
The person you are checking on behalf of can apply to join the Motability Scheme Here are some links to help you get started
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We need some more information If you are unsure about the details of your award, you can check your Certificate of Entitlement* from your benefit payment agency (this will be either the Department for Work and Pensions, Social Security Scotland or Veterans UK)
We need some more information If you are unsure about the details of the award, the person you are checking on behalf of receives, you can double check their Certificate of Entitlement* from their benefit payment agency (this will be either the Department for Work and Pensions, Social Security Scotland or Veterans UK)
Department for Work and Pensions For enquiries about claiming PIP or DLA allowance:
Visit the DWP website
Call them about PIP on 0800 121 4433
Call them about DLA on 0800 121 4600
Social Security Scotland For enquiries about the higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment:
Visit the Social Security Scotland website
Call them about PIP on 0800 182 2222
Veterans UK For enquiries about claiming WPMS or AFIP
Visit the Veterans UK website
Call them about PIP on 0808 1914 218
Click here to find out more about the allowances used on the Scheme
* The letter stating which allowance you have been awarded, and for how long the award lasts

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Unfortunately, you do not appear to be eligible to apply to join the Motability Scheme If you currently do not receive a higher rate mobility allowance you are not able to lease a vehicle on the Scheme, however if your circumstances change in the future you may become eligible. In the meantime the following links may be of interest to you.
Unfortunately, the person you are checking on behalf of does not appear to be eligible to apply to join the Motability Scheme If they do not receive a higher rate mobility allowance they are not able to lease a vehicle on the Motability Scheme, however if their circumstances change in the future you they become eligible. In the meantime the following links may be of interest to you.
Department for Work and Pensions For enquiries about claiming PIP or DLA allowance:
Visit the DWP website
Call them about PIP on 0800 121 4433
Call them about DLA on 0800 121 4600
Click here to find out more about the allowances used on the Scheme
Click here to find out more about the allowances used on the Scheme
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Motability criteria

Each Motability lease package is funded by the customer in question’s mobility allowance.

Allowances that qualify for Motability

Do you receive one of the following?

  • Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

If you receive one of the above allowances and it has at least 12 months remaining, you’re eligible for the scheme. If you have fewer than 12 months remaining on your allowance, you’ll need to wait until it’s renewed.

Not sure how much is left on your allowance? Please consult your allowance award letter or contact your allowance provider.

Allowances that don’t qualify for Motability

If you receive one of the following, you won’t be able to apply to join the scheme:

  • Lower rate or component of mobility allowance
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s AllowanceEmployment
  • Support Allowance (ESA)

Make an enquiry

If you have any questions about the Motability Scheme in general or Motability eligibility specifically, please don’t hesitate to contact us.