DownloadBuying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? Protect yourself with VehicleSmart® CarCheck, the UK's most popular car check app trusted by over 3 million drivers! We've completed 91 million vehicle checks in 2023 alone.
A free check reveals key information like MOT and mileage history, and shows when MOT and road tax are due. Always get a full VehicleSmart® check before buying 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? A VehicleSmart® check (also known as 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 changes
- Colour changes
- Previous owners
- Model specifications
- £30,000 data guarantee
Never Miss a Deadline: Add your cars, bikes, and vans to your garage and receive reminders for MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more!
VehicleSmart® CarCheck 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: Get detailed vehicle data, including engine & gearbox specs, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tyre pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.
VehicleSmart® is the ideal companion for AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru users and offers better value than HPI for vehicle history checks. VehicleSmart® CarCheck – Your Garage in Your Pocket.
Contact Us: [email protected]
Trademarks: The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK (UK00003268245, UK00003604797, UK00003604844, and UK00003333523).
What's New in Version 3.24.6 (Aug 14, 2024):
- Added a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations & selling.
- Updated the Products & Services page.
- Added additional month combos to the Lease/PCP mileage tracker.
- Fixed a bug with the mileage graph.
