Free Car Check Introduction
Run a free car check by registration and access MOT history, tax status, mileage records and key vehicle details in seconds. Our free report includes 20+ data points sourced from trusted UK vehicle data sources.
Trusted for over 10 years, CarAnalytics introduced free car checks to the UK market in 2016, helping pioneer wider public access to vehicle data.
If you need deeper due diligence before buying a used car, you can upgrade to a full vehicle history check that covers finance, theft, write-offs, ownership records, and more.
What is included in our free car check?
Our free car check includes 20+ data points, including:
- MOT status and MOT due date
- Full MOT history, including advisories and failures
- Vehicle tax status (VED)
- First registration date and vehicle age
- Mileage history and discrepancy alerts
- Vehicle details including make, model, fuel type and engine size
- Fuel economy and emissions data
- Technical and performance specifications
Our free report helps you quickly check important vehicle information before deciding whether you need a full history report.
What is covered in a premium car history check?
Our premium car history check helps uncover hidden risks and gives deeper insight before buying a used vehicle. Checks may include:
- Outstanding finance check
- Stolen vehicle check
- Insurance write-off and damage records
- Service history check
- Mileage check and discrepancy alerts
- Previous keeper/owner history
- Salvage history
- Taxi and private hire check
- Vehicle valuation data
- Market intelligence and pricing insight
- VIN verification
- Number plate and registration checks
A full history report helps reduce the risk of buying blind.
Staying legally compliant
To remain road legal in the UK, a vehicle should have:
- Valid vehicle tax
- Active MOT certification
- Insurance meeting at least third-party requirements
Our free vehicle check helps you quickly verify key compliance information.
How to use our free car check
Using our service is simple.
- Enter your vehicle registration number
- Click Check Vehicle
- View your free car check report instantly
- Upgrade only if you want a full vehicle history report
Our free vehicle check helps you quickly verify key compliance information.