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MOT testing service will be unavailable Apr 19, 2026 06:00-10:00 BST

The MOT testing service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance carried out over two sessions on Sunday 19 April 2026 between 06:00 to 10:00 and then 15:00 to 23:59.

If you need to carry out testing during this time the contingency code will be displayed on the MOT testing service maintenance screen (sign in screen)

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
Posted on Apr 08, 2026 - 15:32 BST

MOT testing service will be unavailable Apr 19, 2026 15:00 - Apr 20, 2026 00:00 BST

The MOT testing service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance carried out over two sessions on Sunday 19 April 2026 between 06:00 to 10:00 and then 15:00 to 23:59.

If you need to carry out testing during this time the contingency code will be displayed on the MOT testing service maintenance screen (sign in screen).

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
Posted on Apr 08, 2026 - 15:34 BST

MOT testing service will be unavailable Apr 26, 2026 06:00-10:00 BST

The MOT testing service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance carried out over two sessions on Sunday 26 April 2026 between 06:00 to 10:00 and then 15:00 to 23:59.

If you need to carry out testing during this time the contingency code will be displayed on the MOT testing service maintenance screen (sign in screen).

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
Posted on Apr 08, 2026 - 15:35 BST

MOT testing service will be unavailable Apr 26, 2026 15:00 - Apr 27, 2026 00:00 BST

The MOT testing service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance carried out over two sessions on Sunday 26 April 2026 between 06:00 to 10:00 and then 15:00 to 23:59.

If you need to carry out testing during this time the contingency code will be displayed on the MOT testing service maintenance screen (sign in screen).

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
Posted on Apr 08, 2026 - 15:37 BST
Apr 13, 2026
MOT testing service will be unavailable
Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Apr 13, 00:00 BST
In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Apr 12, 15:00 BST
Scheduled - The MOT testing service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance carried out over two sessions on Sunday 12 April 2026 between 06:00 to 10:00 and then 15:00 to 23:59.

If you need to carry out testing during this time the contingency code will be displayed on the MOT testing service maintenance screen (sign in screen)

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
Apr 8, 15:30 BST
Apr 12, 2026
MOT testing service will be unavailable
Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Apr 12, 10:00 BST
In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Apr 12, 06:00 BST
Scheduled - The MOT testing service will be unavailable due to planned maintenance carried out over two sessions on Sunday 12 April 2026 between 06:00 to 10:00 and then 15:00 to 23:59.

If you need to carry out testing during this time the contingency code will be displayed on the MOT testing service maintenance screen (sign in screen)

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
Apr 8, 15:27 BST
Apr 11, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 10, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 9, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 8, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 7, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 6, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 5, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 4, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 3, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 2, 2026

No incidents reported.

Apr 1, 2026

No incidents reported.

Mar 31, 2026

No incidents reported.

Mar 30, 2026

No incidents reported.

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