Free car check
Start with a free check
Enter a registration to see basic vehicle details at no cost. Then upgrade to unlock finance, stolen, write-off, and full history checks.
What you get free
Free check includes
Our free check gives you the basics to verify a vehicle before going further.
Make and model
Confirm the vehicle matches what the seller advertised.
Tax status
See if the vehicle is taxed, SORN, or has tax due.
MOT expiry
Check when the MOT runs out so you know if testing is needed.
Fuel type
Verify petrol, diesel, hybrid, or electric before viewing.
Colour
Check the registered colour matches what you are looking at.
Year
Confirm the year of manufacture and first registration.
Go deeper
What the paid report adds
The free check is a starting point. Our paid report adds the risk checks that really matter before buying a used car.
Risk checks
- Outstanding finance - is money owed on the car?
- Stolen markers - is it flagged as stolen?
- Write-off history - has it been written off?
- Scrapped status - has it been scrapped?
- Import/export status - was it imported?
History checks
- Full MOT history with pass/fail and advisories
- Mileage at each MOT test
- Keeper history and change dates
- Plate and colour change history
- VIN and identity verification
Plus protection
Our paid reports include a £10,000 data guarantee. If something we missed costs you money, we help cover it.
Why upgrade
Free checks have limits
A free check tells you the basics, but it cannot protect you from the biggest risks.
Outstanding finance
If you buy a car with finance owing, the lender can repossess it. Free checks do not include this.
Stolen vehicles
Buying a stolen car means losing the car and your money. Free checks do not check police databases.
Hidden write-offs
A car can be repaired after a write-off but may have structural issues. Free checks miss this.
Mileage fraud
Comparing MOT mileages over time is the best way to spot clocking. Free checks do not include history.
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