Before buying a used car, motorcycle, or van in the UK, always check the MOT, road tax, and full history. VehicleSmart® CarCheck, the UK's most popular car check app, is trusted by over 3 million drivers and has completed 91 million vehicle checks in 2023. A free check reveals a UK vehicle's MOT and mileage history, as well as when the MOT and road tax expire.
A comprehensive VehicleSmart® check is crucial before purchasing a used vehicle. Simply enter a UK vehicle registration number, and VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT and tax data for all UK cars, motorcycles, vans, and HGVs. In seconds, you'll see:
- MOT status and history
- Mileage analysis
- Road tax status
- Last registered date
- Make & Model
- Colour
- Vehicle age
- Export marker
- Fuel type
- Engine size
- CO2 output and rating
- ULEZ & CAZ compliance
Found a used car on AutoTrader? Protect yourself by using VehicleSmart® (also known as an HPI check) to access over 80 data points, including:
- Stolen vehicle status (police & insurance databases)
- Written-off status
- Salvaged status (with damage photos)
- Outstanding finance (HP/Logbook loans)
- Import/export history
- VIC inspection details
- Plate changes
- Colour changes
- Previous owners
- Model specifications
- £30,000 data guarantee
Need MOT or tax reminders? Add your vehicles to your garage and receive timely alerts for MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more!
Download VehicleSmart® CarCheck today and enjoy these features:
- Free DVLA MOT + tax status for all UK vehicles
- Free DVSA MOT history (excluding Northern Ireland)
- Provenance checks (stolen, written-off, financed, and more)
- Police PNC stolen status
- ANPR technology (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
- Car insurance quotes (Powered by Confused.com)
- Breakdown quotes (AA and RAC)
- Road tax bands and costs (VED)
- Mileage analysis & insights
- Automatic MOT and tax reminders
- Reminders for insurance, breakdown, and servicing
- Store and manage multiple vehicles
- Personalise your vehicle collection with photos and nicknames
- Store notes for tyres, fluids, bulbs, etc.
- PCP/lease mileage tracker
Car enthusiast? VehicleSmart® provides detailed vehicle data, including engine & gearbox details, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tyre pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions. It's a cost-effective alternative to HPI for vehicle history checks and complements apps like AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru.
VehicleSmart® CarCheck – Your Garage in Your Pocket.
For questions or feedback, contact: [email protected]
The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK under UK00003268245, UK00003604797, UK00003604844, and UK00003333523.
What's New in Version 3.24.6 (Updated Aug 14, 2024):
This interim release adds a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations & selling and further updates to the Products & Services page.
- New Features: N/A
- Changes: Added additional month combos to Lease/PCP mileage tracker; Updated Products & Services page.
- Fixes: Fixed bug with mileage graph.
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