One report. Every answer.
Open the example report- MOTs passed first time
- 6 of 7
- MOTs passed first time
- mileage than a typical 2016 car
- 8% lower
- mileage than a typical 2016 car
- mileage drops between tests
- 0
- mileage drops between tests
- suggested off the asking price
- £550
- suggested off the asking price
- Brake discs advised at two MOTs in a row. Price them into your offer.
- MOT record better than most 2016 cars of this model.
- Official records show no recall, not exported, colour matches the advert.
- Ask the seller when the wet timing belt was last changed.
Not every model ages the same.
Three of Britain's most common small cars, by year. Bars above the line pass their MOT first time more often than the average car of the same age. Every report compares the car you're looking at in the same way.
Find the most reliable models for your budgetAverage across these years: +3.6 points
First-time MOT pass rate minus the rate for all cars first registered the same year. DVSA MOT results 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Free in every check.
Compare with paid checksVerdict
Worth viewing, proceed carefully or walk away, and why.
Fair price and your offer
Whether the asking price is fair and what to offer.
MOT history and mileage
Every test, advisory and reading, with clocking signs flagged.
Known faults for this engine
What goes wrong on this model and engine, with typical repair costs.
Compared with its own kind
This car's MOT record and mileage against the same model and year.
Official record checks
Recall, MOT and tax status, export, import, plate age and colour.
Red flags in the advert
Missing details, write-off wording and claims that don't match the records.
Questions for the seller
What to ask and what to check at the viewing.
How it works.
- 1
Enter the car
A number plate, or an advert link from most UK car sites. If a site blocks us, paste the text.
- 2
We cross-check it
DVSA MOT history, the DVLA record, DfT data, the advert and photos, and known faults for that model and engine.
- 3
You decide
A clear verdict, a fair offer, red flags, and the questions to ask before you travel.
Free check, or paid history check?
Paid checks (£6–£20) tell you what's on the registers. We tell you what the car's record means and whether it's worth your time.
Before you pay a deposit, still buy one paid check for finance, theft and write-offs. They're coming to us as an optional Full check.
See everything side by sideQuestions.
Is it really free?
Yes. Checks are free with a free account, so your reports are saved. We may add an optional paid Full check later for register data.
Where does the data come from?
Official DVSA MOT history, the DVLA vehicle record and DfT licensing statistics, plus the advert and photos you give us and our model data for known faults and costs.
Do you check outstanding finance, theft and write-offs?
Not yet. Those registers are only available through licensed providers. We flag write-offs mentioned in the advert, and we tell you to run a paid check before you pay a deposit.
How accurate are the prices?
Values, offers and repair costs are estimates to help you negotiate, not formal valuations or quotes. Always compare with similar cars for sale.
Does it replace an inspection?
No. It tells you which cars are worth your time and what to look at. A good report doesn't replace seeing the car, a test drive or a mechanic's inspection.
Data sources: DVSA MOT history, DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service, DfT vehicle licensing statistics, the advert you give us, and model data estimates.
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