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Free Car Check UK
Run a complete vehicle history check on any UK car. MOT history, mileage records, tax status and specs are free. Full HPI-style reports with finance, stolen and write-off checks start from just £5.99.
Enter a Registration PlateWhat's Included in a Car Check?
Free checks are instant. Premium checks include everything the free check covers plus finance, stolen and write-off data.
MOT History
FREEFull DVSA MOT history back to 2005. Every test, every failure, every advisory.
Mileage Records
FREEMileage logged at every MOT. Detect clocking and odometer fraud instantly.
Tax Status
FREECurrent road tax status and expiry date from DVLA.
Vehicle Specs
FREEEngine size, fuel type, colour, CO2 emissions, and registration details.
Stolen Vehicle Check
£5.99Cross-referenced against the police national database.
Outstanding Finance
£5.99Verify the vehicle has no outstanding finance agreements.
Write-Off History
£5.99Insurance category check covering Cat A, B, S and N status.
Mileage Verification
£5.99Expert mileage analysis with anomaly flagging.
MOTCompare vs HPI Check
| Feature | MOTCompare | HPI / RAC |
|---|---|---|
| MOT History | ✓ Free | ✓ Paid |
| Tax Status | ✓ Free | ✓ Paid |
| Mileage Records | ✓ Free | ✓ Paid |
| Vehicle Specs | ✓ Free | ✓ Paid |
| Stolen Check | ✓ £5.99 | ✓ £19.99+ |
| Finance Check | ✓ £5.99 | ✓ £19.99+ |
| Write-Off History | ✓ £5.99 | ✓ £19.99+ |
| Price | Free / £5.99 | £19.99–£29.99 |
Car Check: Common Questions
What is a car check?
A car check, also known as a vehicle history check or HPI check, reveals the full background of a UK vehicle, including MOT history, tax status, finance status, stolen record and write-off history. MOTCompare provides free MOT and tax checks, plus premium full checks from £5.99.
Is a car check the same as an HPI check?
An HPI check is one brand of vehicle history check. MOTCompare provides equivalent data at a lower price (£5.99 vs £19.99+), with DVSA MOT data, finance checks, stolen checks, and write-off history.
How do I run a car check?
Enter the UK registration plate on MOTCompare. The free check instantly shows MOT history, mileage records and tax status. For a full vehicle history report including finance, stolen and write-off checks, purchase the £5.99 premium report.
Can a car check reveal clocked mileage?
Yes. The DVSA records mileage at every MOT test. If the mileage decreases, stays suspiciously flat, or shows impossible annual increases, this is a major red flag. MOTCompare highlights mileage anomalies automatically.