MOT Check UK
Check MOT history for free. Enter the registration to see MOT status, expiry date, test history, advisories and recorded mileage instantly.
Free · No signup required · UK MOT history data
What is an MOT check?
An MOT check lets you look up a UK vehicle's MOT status and test history using just the registration number. You can see whether the MOT is currently valid, when it expires, recorded test results, mileage readings, advisories and failures.
The check shows recorded MOT history for the vehicle, including test results, advisories, failures and mileage readings where available.
Why check MOT history before buying?
MOT history can help you understand how a vehicle has performed at previous tests. Recurring advisories, frequent failures, corrosion notes or long gaps between tests can be useful warning signs before you travel or pay a deposit.
An MOT check only shows recorded test history. It does not check recorded finance, stolen markers, write-off history, keeper changes, current tax status, import/export markers or scrapped status.
How to read MOT history like a buyer
MOT data is more useful when you know what to look for. A few patterns are worth checking before committing to a used car.
- Recurring failures on the same component. Repeated failures on suspension, brakes or emissions across multiple years may suggest an issue that has not been properly resolved.
- Mileage jumps or drops between tests. Mileage should rise steadily. A sudden jump can mean heavy use. A drop is a warning sign that may point to mileage issues, so dig deeper with a mileage check.
- Long gaps with no tests. A long gap may simply mean the car was SORN or off the road, but it removes useful data points for checking condition and mileage. Ask the seller why.
- Advisories that appear repeatedly. The same advisory appearing year after year, especially on tyres, brakes or corrosion, may suggest the issue has not been properly dealt with.
- Structural, brake or emissions failures. Not every fail is a deal-breaker. A bulb replacement is different from chassis corrosion. Safety-critical failures that keep appearing are worth taking seriously.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if my car's MOT is valid?
Enter the vehicle registration into the free MOT checker. You will see the current MOT status, expiry date, test history, advisories, failures and recorded mileage.
Is this MOT check free?
Yes. The Carpeep MOT check is free and no signup is required. Enter a UK registration number to see MOT status, history and advisories.
What does an MOT check show?
An MOT check shows recorded MOT test history, including pass and fail results, test dates, recorded mileage, advisories and failure reasons. It also shows the current MOT status and expiry date where available.
How far back does MOT history go?
MOT history is generally available from 2005 onwards, when MOT records became digital. Older vehicles may have limited or incomplete digital records.
What does no MOT history mean?
No MOT history means no MOT records were found for that registration in the data returned. This can happen if the vehicle is too new to need an MOT, has been imported recently, has been off the road, or if records are not linked as expected.
What should I look for in MOT history when buying a car?
Look for recurring failures on the same components, large or unexplained mileage changes, long gaps between tests, and advisories that appear across multiple tests. These patterns can help you decide what to ask the seller or mechanic.
What's the difference between an MOT check and a full car history check?
An MOT check shows recorded test history and current MOT status. A full car history check can also show recorded finance, stolen markers, insurance write-offs, keeper changes, mileage concerns, import/export history and scrapped status.
Run a full car history check before buying
Enter the registration for a full report covering recorded finance, stolen markers, write-offs, mileage, ownership and more.
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