Eligibility
Am I eligible for Motability?
You can lease a scooter or powered wheelchair on the Motability Scheme if you receive a qualifying mobility allowance with at least 12 months left on your award. Use our quick checker or read the details below.
Allowances that qualify
Which allowances qualify?
You need to receive one of the following:
- PIP – enhanced rate of the mobility component
- DLA – higher rate of the mobility component
- Adult Disability Payment (Scotland) – enhanced rate of the mobility component
- Child Disability Payment (Scotland) – higher rate of the mobility component
- Scottish Adult DLA – higher rate of the mobility component
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
Allowances that don’t qualify
The scheme isn’t available with the standard rate of the PIP mobility component, the lower rate of the DLA mobility component, the daily living or care parts of these allowances, Attendance Allowance, Pension Age Disability Payment or Carer’s Allowance.
The 12-month rule
If you’re new to the scheme, you need at least 12 months left on your award when you order. If you already lease a Motability scooter or powerchair and are ordering your next one, this rule doesn’t apply.
Scotland
Customers in Scotland who receive Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment or Scottish Adult DLA can also choose a manual wheelchair with a power add-on.
Quick checker
Check in ten seconds
Answer two quick questions to see whether you’re likely to qualify. It’s only a guide, and Motability confirms final eligibility when you order.
Quick eligibility check
Two questions. It takes about ten seconds.
Don’t qualify?
Other ways to get moving
If your allowance doesn’t qualify, you still have options:
- Buy a new scooter or powerchair from our shop, often without paying VAT
- Choose a quality second-hand scooter, fully serviced with a 3-month warranty
- Try models in one of our six showrooms before you decide
More about Motability
Find out more
Questions
Eligibility questions
Can’t see your question? Our friendly team is happy to help.
Monday to Friday 9am–5pm
Can I get Motability with standard rate PIP?
No. You need the enhanced rate of the PIP mobility component. The standard rate and the daily living component don’t qualify.
Does Attendance Allowance qualify for Motability?
No. Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment don’t qualify. You can still buy a scooter or powerchair, often without VAT.
What if I have less than 12 months left on my award?
New customers need at least 12 months left. If you already have a Motability scooter or powerchair and are ordering your next one, you don’t need 12 months left.
I’m waiting for a PIP decision. What can I do?
You can’t order until your award is confirmed, but we can show you models in the meantime so you’re ready to go.
Can a child get a Motability powerchair?
Children who receive the higher rate of the DLA mobility component, or of Child Disability Payment in Scotland, may be able to lease a powered wheelchair. Call us to talk it through.
Talk to our Motability team
Tell us what you need and we’ll call you back, usually the same working day. We can check your eligibility, arrange a free home demonstration or book you in to try models at your nearest showroom.
Monday to Friday 9am–5pm · Saturday 9:30am–1:30pm
