DVSA · production

MOT Risk Rating

"An algorithm to identify potential non-compliance in MOT testing, and prioritise visits to MOT garages."

Publicly known

Owner: DVSA
Vendor: Kainos

Undisclosed

Model architecture
Model performance benchmarks
Training data provenance

Who is actually being paid

Kainos

NI019370

Role

Kainos developed the initial tool, after development ownership was then handed over to DVSA. DVSA are now responsible for running the tool on a monthly basis as well as any required maintenance.

Procurement procedure

Open competition for full contract of which this was a small part.

Data access terms

N/A

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Source: ATRS record · last updated Mon Feb 10 2025