Buying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? VehicleSmart® Car Check is the essential app for verifying MOT status, road tax, and full vehicle history. Trusted by over 3 million drivers and boasting 91 million vehicle checks in 2023, it’s the UK's most popular car check app.
A free check reveals key details such as MOT and mileage history, and upcoming MOT & road tax expiry dates. Always perform a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing a used vehicle.
How it Works: Simply enter a UK vehicle registration number. VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT & tax data for all UK cars, motorbikes, vans, and HGVs. In seconds, 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? Protect yourself with a VehicleSmart® check (also known as an HPI check) uncovering 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
 
Never Miss a Deadline: Add your vehicles to your garage and receive reminders for MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more!
VehicleSmart® Car Check Features:
- Free DVLA MOT + tax status for all UK vehicles
 - 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
 - Store and manage multiple vehicles
 - Personalise your vehicle collection with photos and nicknames
 - Store notes for tyres, fluids, bulbs, etc.
 - PCP/lease mileage tracker
 
For Car Enthusiasts: Dive deep into vehicle details, impressing your friends with knowledge of engine & gearbox specs, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tyre pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.
VehicleSmart® is a superior alternative to HPI, perfectly complementing apps like AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru.
Contact: [email protected]
Trademarks: The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK.
Version 3.24.6 (Aug 14, 2024):
- Added a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations & selling.
 - Updated Products & Services page.
 - Added additional month combos to Lease/PCP mileage tracker.
 - Fixed a bug with the mileage graph.
 
Tags : Auto & Vehicles