Used car check
Used car check using MOT history
UK Car Check helps buyers quickly understand MOT history risks before travelling to view a used car.
What this used car check covers
This check focuses on MOT history. It looks at previous MOT results, advisories, failures, mileage readings and recurring wording that may indicate ongoing issues.
What it does not cover
- Outstanding finance
- Stolen vehicle status
- Insurance write-off category
- Full valuation
- Mechanical inspection
- Ownership or seller identity verification
How to use it
Run the check before messaging the seller or booking a viewing. If the preview shows warning signs, unlock the full report and use the seller questions and viewing checklist.
Buyer tip
If a seller says the car has always been looked after, compare that claim against repeated advisories and previous failures. MOT history can give you better questions to ask.
Ready to check a car?
Enter the registration and get a free MOT history preview before deciding whether a full report is useful.
Start a check