MOT History Check — every test, pass, fail & advisory
Enter any UK registration to see a vehicle's complete MOT history in seconds. Every test result, advisory note, failure reason and mileage reading — sourced directly from the DVSA. Spot recurring faults before you buy.
- Every DVSA test result
- Advisories & failure reasons
- Mileage at each test
- Free basic check
- 14 Mar 2024PASS72,300 miNo advisories
- 09 Mar 2023PASS61,540 mi2 advisories · tyres, brake disc
- 02 Mar 2022FAIL48,210 miBrake pads below limit
- 06 Mar 2021PASS36,980 miNo advisories
- DVLA
- DVSA
- GOV.UK
- MOT history
- Police records
- Experian
What is an MOT history check?
An MOT history check reveals the full record of every annual MOT test a vehicle has taken — what passed, what failed and what was flagged as an advisory. It's one of the clearest windows into how a car has really been looked after.
Why the MOT record matters
A clean recent pass tells you little on its own. The pattern across years — repeat advisories, a sudden fail, or a long gap — is what reveals neglect, hidden damage or a car that's been sitting unused.
- 2022Front brake disc worn!
- 2023Front brake disc worn!
- Same fault, two years running — never repaired
Mileage is logged at every test
The odometer reading is recorded on each MOT. Lined up in order, the figures should only ever rise — a reading that drops is a tell-tale sign of clocking.
- 202136,980 mi
- 202248,210 mi
- 202361,540 mi
- 202472,300 mi
What your MOT history check shows
Pulled straight from the DVSA testing database and laid out so you can read a car's whole testing story at a glance.
Your MOT history in three steps
- 1
Enter the registration
Type the UK number plate into the search box. No account, no card details to see the basic check.
- 2
We pull the DVSA record
We query the official DVSA testing database in real time and compile every recorded test.
- 3
Read the full history
See the complete MOT timeline instantly, then unlock the full vehicle report for finance, stolen and mileage checks.
Pass, advisory or fail — what each means
MOT results aren't simply "good" or "bad". Knowing how to read them tells you what's urgent, what to budget for, and what to question the seller about.
The vehicle met the minimum legal standard on test day. A pass with no advisories is the cleanest outcome — but always check the mileage and date.
The car passed, but the tester noted something starting to wear — like tyres or brakes. It's a heads-up. The same advisory recurring year after year means it was never fixed.
The vehicle didn't meet the standard and couldn't be driven until repaired. Look at the reason and whether the next test passed quickly — or if faults dragged on.
Check the MOT history now
Enter a registration to run a free basic check — no signup needed.