A full car check in three simple steps
No sign-up, no jargon, no waiting. Just the facts about any UK car before you commit to buying it.
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Type in any UK registration. We instantly pull make, model, colour and specification straight from DVLA.
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Get tax, MOT status and full MOT history free — and see exactly which risk checks are available to unlock.
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Reveal finance, write-off, stolen and mileage records from £7.99. Delivered on screen and emailed as a PDF.
Why check a car before you buy?
A used car is one of the biggest purchases most people make, yet its past is easy to hide. A history check reveals the things a seller can't — or won't — tell you: whether there's outstanding finance owing, whether it's been written off by an insurer, or whether the mileage has been tampered with.
Where our data comes from
We combine live DVLA and DVSA records with finance, insurance (MIAFTR) and police (PNC) data supplied through licensed automotive data providers — the same underlying sources used across the UK motor trade. That means the results you see are drawn from the industry's core databases, not guesswork.
Tip: Run your check as close to the moment of purchase as possible. Records like finance can change, so a check taken the day you buy gives you the most up-to-date picture.