CarCostCheck

The UK's Most Comprehensive Car Check

Everything other services charge £10-£20 for, plus reliability scoring, running cost analysis, and common fault guides they do not even offer.

All for just £4.99. One check. No subscriptions.

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Free instant check using official DVSA and DVLA data

Enter a reg above, then unlock the full report from the results page.

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  • MOT & tax status at a glance

    Instant green/amber/red status with expiry dates

  • MOT history analysis

    Full pass/fail timeline with defect details

  • Mileage verification

    Anomaly detection and clocking risk assessment

  • Health score (0-100)

    Overall vehicle condition grade

  • Running costs with MPG

    Fuel, tax, MOT, predicted repairs and fuel economy

  • CO2 emissions & VED tax band

    Emissions rating with annual road tax cost

  • Common fault patterns

    Known issues for this make and model

  • Outstanding recall check

    Unresolved manufacturer safety recalls

  • Export marker check

    Whether the vehicle has been exported

  • Plate change history (MOT)

    Previous registration plate details from MOT records

  • V5C logbook date

    When the logbook was last issued

PREMIUM

£4.99

One-time, instant results

Everything free, plus:

  • Stolen vehicle check (PNC)

    Checked against the Police National Computer

  • Outstanding finance (PCP, HP, loans)

    Active finance agreements that transfer with the car

  • Insurance write-off (Cat A/B/N/S)

    Whether the vehicle has been written off by an insurer

  • Number of previous owners

    Full keeper history count

  • VIN / chassis verification

    Confirms the chassis number matches DVLA records

  • Colour change history

    Whether the vehicle has been resprayed

  • Plate transfer history (cherished)

    Cherished plate transfers from Experian records

  • Scrapped vehicle check

    Whether the car has been marked for scrap

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Instant Results

Your full report is available immediately after payment.

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Official Data

Checked against PNC, DVLA, finance and insurance databases.

Common questions

Why should I get a full history check?

Around 1 in 3 used cars has some form of hidden history. Outstanding finance means the car could be repossessed. A stolen marker means it could be seized by police. Write-off categories affect value and safety. Most services charge £10-£20 for this information alone. Our £4.99 check includes all of that, plus reliability scoring and running cost analysis that no other service provides.

What data sources do you use?

Free checks use official DVSA and DVLA open data. Premium checks query the Police National Computer (PNC), major finance houses, and the Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register (MIAFTR).

How quickly do I get results?

Instantly. After payment completes, you are redirected straight back to your vehicle report with all premium data included.

Can I get a refund?

Because results are delivered instantly, refunds are not available once the report has been generated. If you experience a technical issue, contact us and we will resolve it.

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