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Free MOT History Check

Enter any UK registration to check MOT history for free. See previous MOT results, mileage, advisories, failures and current MOT status.

Not sure when your MOT is due? Find out here

What your free MOT history check shows

Current MOT status

See whether the vehicle currently has a valid MOT, or if the latest test was a fail.

MOT expiry date

Check the due date from the latest passed MOT so you know when the next test is needed.

Previous MOT tests

Review the recorded MOT timeline, including pass and fail results for earlier tests.

Recorded mileage

Each MOT includes the odometer reading at the time of the test, so you can follow mileage over time.

Advisories and failures

See advisory comments and reasons for failure from previous tests, where they are on record.

Pass rate and typical mileage

The report also shows the MOT pass rate and average miles per year, so you can compare the car quickly.

How to check MOT history

  1. Enter the vehicle registration. Type any UK number plate into the MOT checker.
  2. Run the free MOT check. We look up the MOT records for that registration. You do not need an account.
  3. View status and MOT history. See current MOT status, expiry, previous results, mileage, advisories and failures.

Why check a car's MOT history?

Confirm the MOT is valid

A missing or expired MOT is a clear warning before you travel to view a car.

Spot recurring advisories

The same tyre, brake or corrosion comments year after year can point to work that was never done.

Review previous failures

Past fails show what has already gone wrong, and whether later tests look cleaner.

Follow recorded mileage

MOT mileage readings help you judge whether the odometer has moved in a plausible way.

Illustration of items checked during an MOT

MOT history vs a Full History Check

An MOT history check is not the same as a full vehicle history check. Use the free MOT check to understand tests, mileage and comments. Add a Full History Check if you are buying and need hidden-history searches.

FeatureMOT history checkFull History Check
MOT tests and statusCurrent MOT status, expiry date, and previous pass or fail results.The same MOT records, plus hidden-history checks if you upgrade.
Mileage and commentsMileage recorded at each MOT, plus advisories and failure reasons.The same MOT mileage and comments, used alongside other risk searches.
Hidden historyNot included. Finance, write-off, stolen and salvage records are not part of an MOT history check.A Full History Check can investigate outstanding finance, write-offs, stolen status, salvage and plate changes.

Using a free MOT check before you buy

An MOT history check is one of the first things to do when you are considering a used car. Enter the registration to see whether the vehicle is currently MOT'd, what earlier tests found, and how the recorded mileage has moved.

That is different from a free car check, which also includes tax status and a VehicleScore, and from a Full History Check for finance, write-off, stolen and salvage records.

If you only need to know when the next test is due, see when is my MOT due. For a combined MOT and tax lookup, use the MOT and tax check.

MOT history is not a service record

An MOT is a legal safety and emissions test. It is not the same as a service. A pass does not mean the car has been serviced on schedule. Read more in MOT vs service.

MOT guides

When is my MOT due?
Can an MOT test be done early?
Can an MOT be done at home?
Can you drive without an MOT?
Can you get an MOT without a logbook?
MOT without wheel locking bolt?
Parking without a valid MOT?
Do electric cars need an MOT?
MOT and tax requirements
DVLA rule changes for 40+ year old cars
How much does an MOT cost?
Removing MOT advisories - is it legal?
Buying a car with missing MOT history?
Common MOT failure reasons
MOT exemptions explained
What is checked during an MOT?
MOT vs Service - the difference
What MOT class is my vehicle?
When is a new car's first MOT due?
Cracked windscreen MOT failure?
Engine warning light MOT failure?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Enter a UK registration to see MOT history, current status, expiry, mileage, advisories and failures at no cost.

Enter the registration in the checker at the top of this page and press Check MOT History. The report opens with the MOT timeline for that vehicle.

It shows current MOT status, the MOT due date, previous test results, mileage recorded at each MOT, advisory comments, failure reasons, the MOT pass rate and average miles per year.

Yes. A UK registration is all you need. You do not need the V5C or an MOT certificate number.

Yes. Each recorded MOT includes the odometer reading from that test, so you can follow mileage over time.

Yes. Where a test has comments on record, the report shows advisory notes and reasons for failure.

We show the MOT tests stored against the registration. Older tests may be missing if they were never stored digitally.

No. An MOT history check covers MOT tests, mileage and comments. It does not include outstanding finance, write-off, stolen or salvage records. Those sit in a Full History Check if you are buying the car.

Check a car's MOT history

Enter a UK registration to see MOT status, previous results, mileage and advisories.