What You Get for Free
Not all free car checks are equal. The government DVSA website shows raw MOT results. That is useful but limited. CarCostCheck's free check goes significantly further:
| Check | CCC Free | CCC Premium £4.99 | CCC Bundle £6.99 | DVSA Free | Typical Paid (£20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full MOT history with analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Raw only | ✗ |
| Advisory explanations + repair costs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mileage clocking detection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Basic |
| Reliability score (0-100) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Running costs (fuel, tax, MOT, repairs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Common faults from the car's MOT history | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Red flag alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Recall + ULEZ + export check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| CO2 & VED tax band | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Fuel cost calculator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| V5C logbook + MOT reminder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stolen check (PNC) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Finance outstanding | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Write-off (Cat A/B/N/S) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Previous owners + VIN + colour + plate | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Local dealer value | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Days to sell + vehicle lifespan | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Insurance group (our estimate) + example quotes | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Price | Free | £4.99 | £6.99 | Free | £19.99 |