Used Car Checker — Free MOT History Check

Check and compare MOT history, defects & mileage for any used car before you buy

Why Use Our Free Used Car Checker?

📋 Full MOT History

View every MOT test result, including advisories, minor defects, major failures and dangerous items going back years.

📊 Reliability Score

Our unique scoring algorithm analyses pass rates, defect history and mileage consistency to give each vehicle a reliability rating.

⚖️ Compare Vehicles

Add up to 5 vehicles and compare them side by side. We'll recommend the most reliable choice based on the data.

🆓 100% Free

No sign-up, no fees, no hidden charges. Our used car checker uses official DVSA data and is completely free to use.

How the Used Car Checker Works

Our free tool pulls official DVSA MOT test data for any UK vehicle registration. Enter a number plate above to see the full MOT history, including pass/fail results, recorded mileage at each test, and every advisory, minor, major and dangerous defect. Our reliability scoring algorithm weighs up pass rates, defect severity, mileage consistency and test history length to give you a clear percentage score you can trust.

Making Smarter Used Car Decisions

Buying a used car? Don't rely on looks alone. Use usedcarchecker.co.uk to compare up to 5 vehicles side by side and see which one has the cleanest MOT record, lowest defect count and most consistent mileage. We'll even recommend the best choice for you.