FREE MOT History Check

Considering a used car? Check a vehicle’s MOT history instantly and for free with hpi check®.

See vehicle MOT details, mileage readings and advisories

See if a vehicle has failed an MOT – and why

Upgrade to a full hpi check® for over 80 metrics

What Vehicle MOT Details Are Included?

Our free tool allows you to quickly and easily check a vehicle’s MOT service history and current status. We source data directly from the DVLA to provide you with vital information about its roadworthiness and past tests.

Our free MOT history check will provide you with:

  • Current MOT status
  • Last MOT test date
  • MOT due date
  • Road tax renewal date
  • Recorded mileage at each MOT test
  • Previous MOT test results: See how many times the vehicle has passed or failed MOT tests
  • Refusal notes: Get details of any reasons for failure in previous tests, and check if they were subsequently fixed
  • Advisory notes: Information on any minor issues identified during previous tests that may need attention, as well as issues that have commonly cropped up

How to Check the MOT History on a Vehicle

  1. Enter the vehicle registration number
  2. You’ll instantly see the vehicle’s MOT history and current status on screen
  3. Create an account and you can set up free MOT and tax reminders

Why Find My MOT History?

  • Get Peace of Mind: Ensure the vehicle has a valid MOT, which is a legal requirement and an indicator of basic safety.
  • Identify Potential Issues: Reviewing past failures and advisory notes can highlight recurring problems or potential future repair costs.
  • Check for Consistent Maintenance: A history of regular MOT passes with few or no advisories can suggest the vehicle has been well-maintained.
Gary Hornerhpi Senior Manager
Don't get caught out by a dodgy motor. Our free MOT history check gives you the lowdown on a car's roadworthiness, straight from the DVLA. Spot potential problems, like repeated failures or concerning advisory notes, before they cost you. It's a quick and easy way to get peace of mind and ensure the car you're looking at is safe and legal. You can easily check the MOT history on a vehicle with just the registration number.

Where Do Vehicle MOT Details Come From?

Our free MOT history check sources information directly from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) database for any car registered in the UK that has had an MOT test since 2005.

This ensures you receive the most up-to-date and accurate details available.

Get Even More with a Solera hpi check®

While our free tool provides valuable insights into a vehicle’s safety, a full hpi check® offers a much broader understanding of its history and potential risks.

A full hpi check® includes the free MOT history check and status, plus:

  • Outstanding finance – Avoid taking on someone else’s debt

  • Accident history – Discover if the car has required major repairs in the past.

  • Stolen vehicle check – Ensure the police aren’t trying to find your car.

  • Vehicle identity check – Verify that the car’s details are legitimate.

  • Mileage discrepancies – Detect potential “clocking” or tampered mileage.

  • Write-off history – Know if the car has been damaged sufficiently to be declared a write-off by an insurance company.

  • Detailed car valuation: Understand the car’s market value, whether selling privately or trading in.

 

…and many more vital data points, all backed by our £30,000 guarantee — for total peace of mind.

View a sample report to understand what you can expect.

hpi check® - the Car Check Trusted by Millions

Mr Neil Murphy
Saved me money and a long journey
“Saw the car I wanted, checked the car through your website, and how relieved I was that I did check its history. It was an insurance write-off, and the mileage was incorrect. Saved me from a very bad situation, and having a conman making my life a misery. Money well spent. Thanks”
Mrs Jean Sankey
Excellent service, would highly recommend.
“We used HPI check because we trusted their information on a used car that we wanted to purchase. In the world of used cars this proved to be invaluable advice, we would recommend anyone thinking of buying a quality used car to use this service.”
Mr Tom Chubb
An essential service, efficiently delivered
“Using HPI Check is, for me, an essential part of buying a car. Unlike some other aspects of buying a car, this one is straightforward, quick, and given the potential should things not be in order, it is excellent value for money. It also means that I trust the many other offers that come through HPI Check. Excellent!”
Mr Phil Eames
Simple and straight forward to use online, gave me confidence to purchase the vehicle
“Informative and accurate. Good service.”

Why choose hpi to check MOT history?

• Official DVLA data – We source information directly from the official source, ensuring accuracy when you check MOT history.
 
• The trusted original – We’re the authentic hpi check® – a brand so synonymous with car details that it’s used by many others. But we’re the only ones who have been helping people like you for over eight decades.
 
• Instant and free: Get the information you need quickly and without any cost, ideal if you’re chatting with a private seller about their car and want to know more.
 
• Stay informed: Set up free MOT and tax reminders to keep on top of essential renewals.
 
• We’re here to help: You can contact us seven days a week with any questions about a report.

"*" indicates required fields