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Enter the registration
Type or scan the number plate. We fetch the car's complete DVSA MOT history — every test, defect and mileage reading.
FREE MOT HISTORY CHECK · UK
Check a used car's MOT history before you buy
Enter any UK registration to see DVSA MOT test results, defects, mileage readings and buyer-focused advice — 2 free checks a day, no sign-up required.
Official DVSA MOT data2 free checks per dayVerdict in under 6 seconds
CHECK MOT BY REGISTRATION
HOW TO CHECK MOT HISTORY
From registration to MOT report in three steps
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We analyse the MOT record
12 risk signals weighted to this car: repeat failures, advisory build-up, mileage gaps, corrosion and major defects.
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Get a clear buy verdict
Buy, Negotiate or Avoid — with repair-cost estimates, MOT timeline and wording you can use with the seller.
WHAT YOUR MOT CHECK INCLUDES
More than a raw MOT export — built for used car buyers.
Each report opens with a verdict, then the supporting detail: concerns ranked by likely repair cost, full MOT timeline, mileage consistency checks, and copy you can reuse when talking to the seller.
- Full MOT test history from DVSA records
- Risk score and repair-cost band in £
- Mileage pattern check for inconsistencies
- Negotiation pointers grounded in defect evidence
OUR VERDICT
NEGOTIATE
There's leverage on price — aim for about £450 off the asking figure.
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RISK / 100
EST. REPAIRS · 12 MO
£620–£1,180
REPAIR BURDEN
7.3–13.9%
of £8,500 (asking price)
NEGOTIATE OFF
£450
WHAT WE CHECK IN THE MOT HISTORY
12 signals across years of MOT test data
Repeated failures
Issues that came back
Mileage consistency
Spotting clocked cars
Major defects
Brakes, suspension, structure
Test gaps
Missing MOT history
Corrosion patterns
By region & age
Advisory build-up
Deferred repairs
Pass-rate baseline
Vs. make & year
Owner-change signals
Frequency & timing
WHY CHECK MOT BEFORE BUYING
The seller's paperwork can be incomplete. MOT history is on the public record.
1 in 3
used cars sold privately had a major defect at last MOT
£1,840
average unexpected repair bill in year one of ownership
62%
of buyers don't check MOT history before paying a deposit
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MOT check questions answered
How do I check the MOT on a used car?
Enter the vehicle registration on UK MOT Checker. We pull the full DVSA MOT test history — passes, failures, advisories, defects and mileage readings — and turn it into a clear report with risk signals and buy advice.
Is the MOT check free?
Yes. You get 2 free full MOT history checks per day. If you need to check more cars the same day, you can buy a credit pack securely via Stripe.
What does an MOT history check show?
Every recorded MOT test for the vehicle: test dates, results, recorded mileage, major and minor defects, advisories, and whether issues came back on later tests. We also highlight mileage gaps and patterns that may suggest clocking or neglected repairs.
Can I check MOT history before buying from a dealer or private seller?
Yes — and you should. MOT history is on the public record and cannot be altered by the seller. Run the plate before you travel, pay a deposit, or agree a price so you know what the car's test record actually shows.
Is this the same as the official GOV.UK MOT check?
We use the same underlying DVSA MOT history data. We add structured analysis — risk scoring, repair-cost bands, negotiation pointers and a shareable report — designed for used car buyers, not just raw test lines.
Need more than 2 checks in a day? See credit packs. Paid credits are valid for 12 months and are non-refundable.
Ready to check the MOT on a used car?
2 free checks per day. Enter a registration and get a shareable report in seconds.