Free MOT Check: Full MOT History by Reg

Enter the vehicle's registration in the search box on this page. CarCostCheck instantly pulls the full official DVSA MOT history and shows every test, advisory and failure, plus mileage readings, with no payment and no signup. It is completely free to check any UK car's MOT history by reg.

Yes. Just type the number plate into the search box and you get the car's complete MOT history by reg in seconds: pass and fail results, advisories interpreted in plain English, and every recorded mileage reading. You do not need the V5C, MOT certificate number or any other detail, just the registration.

For cars, vans and motorcycles tested in England, Scotland and Wales, MOT history goes back to 2005. Tests done in Northern Ireland are only available from 2017. We analyse every test, advisory and failure in the vehicle's record.

Both mean the car passed that item. A minor defect has no significant effect on safety or the environment, and the tester must record it. An advisory is optional: the tester uses it for something that is not bad enough to fail yet, such as tyres close to the limit, so you can keep an eye on it. Major and dangerous defects are fails.

Only if its current MOT is still valid and the test listed no dangerous defects, and it must still be roadworthy. Otherwise it has to be repaired first, apart from driving it to a pre-booked MOT or to be repaired. Driving a car that failed because of a dangerous defect can mean a fine of up to £2,500, a ban and 3 penalty points.

Yes. Every MOT records the odometer reading, so the history gives one mileage reading per test. Our check puts them on a timeline and flags any reading lower than the one before, which can mean the mileage has been wound back, a new instrument cluster, or a typing error at the test.

An advisory is an issue noted by the tester that is not serious enough to cause a failure today, but could become a problem in the future. Common examples include worn brake discs, slight corrosion, or tyres approaching the legal limit. We explain common advisories in plain English and put a rough repair cost on each one.

Yes, GOV.UK shows raw MOT test data. However, it does not interpret advisories, estimate repair costs, detect mileage clocking, or provide a reliability score. CarCostCheck analyses the same data and gives you actionable insights rather than raw technical codes.

MOT history reveals patterns that a single test cannot. Recurring brake issues suggest neglect. A string of advisories that never get fixed indicates a cost-cutting owner. Mileage readings that drop between tests suggest clocking. We flag all of these automatically in every report.

Yes, completely free. The MOT history analysis, including common advisories explained, repair cost estimates, mileage verification, and reliability scoring, is all included at no cost. No signup or email required. Enter a reg plate and get results instantly.

We match the tester's wording against the most common MOT items, such as brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, exhaust and corrosion, and explain each one in plain English with a rough repair cost. For example, a brake disc that is worn, pitted or scored becomes a note that the discs will need replacing soon, with an estimate of £150-£400. Items without a specific note show the tester's own words with a general estimate. Every item keeps DVSA's own grading: advisory, minor, major or dangerous.