Free UK car check · official DVSA data
Check any car free. Know before you buy.
Enter a registration to see any UK car's full MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ status, tax and open recalls, free in seconds. Add a Full Check for £9.99 to see finance, stolen and write-off records.
- No sign-up
- No card
- MOT records back to 2005
104.9 million
MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
551
car models with their own reliability page
£9.99
Full history check. HPI charges £19.99
Seconds
to your free result, on any UK reg
GetFreeCarCheck is the free UK car check built on official DVSA records and 104.9 million MOT tests (2022 to 2024). We compare 12 car check providers on price, checked 8 November 2026.
- Free MOT history, mileage, ULEZ and tax on any UK registration
- Full Check on Experian data: finance, stolen and write-off, £9.99
- Reliability for 551 car models, from every MOT test in Great Britain
What you get
The richest free check in the UK. The full history when you need it.
Most sites lock the MOT and mileage detail behind a paywall. We give it away, then add the records only a paid check can reach: finance, stolen and write-off, on Experian data.
| What you see | Free | Full Check £9.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Make, model, colour, fuel and engine | Included free | Included |
| Full MOT history: every test, fail and advisory | Included free | Included |
| Mileage record with clocking warnings | Included free | Included |
| ULEZ and clean air zone status | Included free | Included |
| Tax band and yearly cost | Included free | Included |
| Open safety recalls for the model | Included free | Included |
| Reliability for the model and year | Included free | Included |
| Outstanding finance, with the lender | Not in the free check | Included |
| Stolen check against police records | Not in the free check | Included |
| Insurance write-off record and category | Not in the free check | Included |
| Keepers, plate changes and colour changes | Not in the free check | Included |
| Imported, exported and scrapped markers | Not in the free check | Included |
| Today's valuation | Not in the free check | Included |
Full Check
Everything you need to know before you buy: finance, stolen, write-off, keepers, plates, valuation and mileage.
£9.99
3 Full Checks
Shortlisting a few cars? Check three for the price of one and a half. Credits last 90 days.
£14.99
£5.00 a check
Check three carsFinance & Stolen Check
The fast check that matters most: is money still owed on the car, and is it reported stolen?
£4.99
Data provided by ExperianSee exactly what you get in the sample report.
How it works
From a number plate to a clear verdict in seconds
- 1
Enter the registration
Type the plate from the advert, the seller's message or the car itself. Spaces and lower case are fine.
- 2
We read the official records
Every MOT test since 2005, each mileage reading, the tax and emissions rules, open recalls and our reliability data for that model and year.
- 3
You get a plain-English verdict
Green, amber and red flags with what each one means and what to do next, from the questions to ask the seller to whether to walk away.
Free checks
Every free check a UK driver needs
Each one runs on official data and gives you the answer first.
UK MOT Reliability Index · 2022 to 2024
Which used cars pass their MOT, and which don't
We analysed 104.9 million MOT tests on cars aged 3 to 25 and compared each model with the average car of the same age. The average car fails 28.4% of first MOT tests.
Most reliable popular cars
Fewer fails- 1Porsche 91162% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age10.4% fail
- 2Porsche Macan58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age7.6% fail
- 3Porsche Cayenne52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age13.8% fail
- 4Porsche Boxster48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age16.4% fail
- 5Mercedes-Benz S-Class46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age15.8% fail
Least reliable popular cars
More fails- 1Dacia Sandero62% more MOT fails than the average car its age30.8% fail
- 2DS DS359% more MOT fails than the average car its age29.1% fail
- 3Citroën DS351% more MOT fails than the average car its age46% fail
- 4Renault Clio44% more MOT fails than the average car its age43.1% fail
- 5Dacia Duster39% more MOT fails than the average car its age26.9% fail
Popular = 100,000+ tests. See all 551 models in the UK MOT Reliability Index or look up any car in car reliability by make and model.
Number plates
The 76 plate is out now. The 51 plate lands 1 September 2001.
Prices checked 8 November 2026
A full history check for £9.99
The same kind of records the big names sell, for less, with the free MOT and mileage analysis built in.
| Provider | One full check | Free check in front |
|---|---|---|
| carVertical | £39.99 | A pre-check that shows whether records exist |
| HPI Check | £19.99 | No free check |
| AA Car Check | £14.99 | No free check |
| RAC Car Check | £14.99 | No free check |
| Check Car Details | £10.99 | Tax, MOT, mileage, specs, ULEZ, recalls and a valuation |
| GetFreeCarCheck (our check) | £9.99 | Full MOT history, mileage analysis, ULEZ, tax, recalls and reliability |
Every provider, side by side on price, data source, guarantee and reviews: best car check UK.
Questions
Car check questions, answered
Is the car check really free?
Yes. Enter any UK registration and you get the car's details, full MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ status, tax band and open recalls free, with no sign-up and no card. The Full Check (£9.99) adds finance, stolen, write-off, keeper and valuation records.
Where does the free check data come from?
From official government data: the DVSA's MOT history records, the DVLA's vehicle records and published rules for tax, ULEZ and clean air zones, plus our own analysis of every MOT test in Great Britain.
What does a full car history check include?
Outstanding finance (with the lender), stolen and write-off records, the number of keepers, plate and colour changes, import, export and scrapped markers, a VIN match and today's valuation, on Experian data. It costs £9.99, or £14.99 for three.
How can I tell if a car has been clocked?
Look at its mileage at each MOT. A reading lower than the one before, or a jump that doesn't fit the years between tests, is a warning sign. Our free check plots every reading and flags both.
Do I need the seller's permission to check a car?
No. A registration number is public. You can check any UK car before you go to see it.
What is the newest number plate?
The 76 plate, issued from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027. The next one is the 51 plate, from 1 September 2001.
Check a car now. It's free.
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.