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Why check your vehicle?

Before you buy or MOT

Why check before you buy?

Official DVLA and DVSA data can reveal MOT gaps, mileage inconsistencies, outstanding finance, and recall notices before you hand over money or book a test.

Before MOT, checks help you spot advisories, expired tests, and emissions issues early.

Choosing the right check

  • Buying a used car

    Start with MOT history and mileage. Add full history if the price justifies deeper finance and write-off checks.

  • Before MOT

    Review advisories, expiry date, and emissions. Spot issues before the test centre does.

  • Driving in London

    Run a ULEZ check before every trip into the zone. Charges apply even for compliant-looking cars.

  • Keeping records

    Sign in to save reports, set MOT and tax reminders, and store documents in Safe Box.

Quick comparison

  • Informed buying. MOT history, mileage trends, and recalls upfront.
  • Avoid surprises. Spot finance, write-offs, or clocking before you commit.
  • Official sources. DVLA, DVSA, and licensed data. Not guesswork.
  • Not a full inspection. Complements but does not replace a physical viewing.
  • Paid reports cost more. Deep history checks carry a fee; many basics are free.
  • Data has limits. Recent changes may take time to appear in records.

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UK market snapshot

Why millions of drivers check before they buy

Illustrative trend

First-time MOT fail rate

~33%

DVSA published testing data

Illustrative estimate

Hidden history risk

Common

Industry estimates on clocking & finance

Instant free checks

5+

MOT, mileage, ULEZ & recalls

First MOT test outcomes

Based on DVSA published GB pass/fail testing trends

Illustrative estimate

Most-run check types

Relative share of free checks on AutoModu

  • MOT history38%
  • Mileage24%
  • ULEZ18%
  • Recalls12%
  • Other8%

Illustrative UK market context only. Figures summarise public and industry sources, not a guarantee about any specific vehicle.