Before buying a used car, motorcycle, or van in the UK, use VehicleSmart® Car Check, the UK's most popular car check app trusted by over 3 million drivers. Over 91 million vehicle checks were completed in 2023 alone!

A free check reveals a UK vehicle's MOT and mileage history, plus MOT and road tax expiry dates. Always get a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing a used vehicle.

How it Works: Enter a UK vehicle registration number, and VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT and tax data for all UK cars, motorcycles, vans, and HGVs. You'll see:

• MOT status and history
• Mileage analysis
• Road tax status
• Last registered date
• Make & Model
• Colour
• Vehicle age
• Export marker
• Fuel type
• Engine size
• CO2 output and rating
• ULEZ & CAZ compliance

Beyond the Basics: Found a used car on AutoTrader? A VehicleSmart® check (similar to an HPI check) reveals over 80 data points, including:

• Stolen vehicle status (police & insurance databases)
• Written-off status
• Salvage history (with damage photos)
• Outstanding finance (HP/Logbook loans)
• Import/export history
• VIC inspection details
• Plate and colour changes
• Previous owners
• Model specifications
• £30,000 data guarantee

Manage Your Vehicles: Add your cars, bikes, and vans to your garage for reminders on MOTs, tax, insurance, servicing, and more!

VehicleSmart® Car Check Features:

• Free DVLA MOT & tax status
• Free DVSA MOT history (excluding Northern Ireland)
• Provenance checks (stolen, written off, financed, etc.)
• Police PNC stolen status
• ANPR technology (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
• Car insurance quotes (Powered by Confused.com)
• Breakdown quotes (AA and RAC)
• Road tax bands and costs (VED)
• Mileage analysis & insights
• Automatic MOT and tax reminders
• Reminders for insurance, breakdown, and servicing
• Multiple vehicle storage and management
• Customizable vehicle profiles with photos and nicknames
• Notes storage for tires, fluids, bulbs, etc.
• PCP/lease mileage tracker

For Car Enthusiasts: Get detailed vehicle data, including engine & gearbox specs, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tire pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.

VehicleSmart® is a cost-effective alternative to HPI for vehicle history checks and complements AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru. VehicleSmart® Car Check – Your Garage in Your Pocket.

Contact: [email protected]

Version 3.24.6 (Aug 14, 2024): Added a Motorway link for vehicle valuations & selling, plus updates to the Products & Services page. Improvements include additional month combos to the Lease/PCP mileage tracker and a bug fix for the mileage graph.