Update - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.
Nov 13, 2026 - 09:05 GMT
Nov 13, 2026 - 09:05 GMT
Identified - We have identified that some users of MOT testing service cannot access the system.
We are currently investigating and resolving the issue and will update this page shortly.
If you are a garage affected by this incident and need to carry out MOT tests the contingency code for today is 1O8HM87A.
Note: the CT code includes number and letters. Todays code has O included, this is not a Zero please enter the letter O.
For information on how to carry out MOT contingency testing, take a look at our contingency testing guidance - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-testing-service-contingency-testing
Nov 13, 2026 - 09:04 GMT
We are currently investigating and resolving the issue and will update this page shortly.
If you are a garage affected by this incident and need to carry out MOT tests the contingency code for today is 1O8HM87A.
Note: the CT code includes number and letters. Todays code has O included, this is not a Zero please enter the letter O.
For information on how to carry out MOT contingency testing, take a look at our contingency testing guidance - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-testing-service-contingency-testing
Nov 13, 2026 - 09:04 GMT
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