Read between the lines of any MOT history.
Enter any UK registration. We pull the full DVSA record, chart mileage, flag patterns across years, and tell you what actually matters — in plain English.
More than just a pass or fail.
Our free check doesn't just show you the raw MOT record — we analyse patterns across every test, chart mileage progression, and flag what matters with a traffic-light system you can read at a glance.
Full MOT test history
Every pass, fail, and advisory — verbatim DVSA wording, nothing paraphrased.
Mileage progression
Visual chart over time with automatic anomaly detection — spot rollbacks and unusual jumps instantly.
Pattern analysis
Recurring issues across multiple tests — a single advisory is normal; the same one year after year is a signal.
Traffic-light flagging
Red for safety-critical, amber for monitor, green for cosmetic. Skim it in seconds, no mechanic required.
Example output — your report will show your car's actual data.
A traffic-light read of every advisory.
Most checkers dump raw DVSA notes and call it a day. We classify every line so you can decide in seconds whether it's something to fix, watch, or ignore.
Red — safety critical
Items that affect roadworthiness today, or recurring failures with no record of repair. Walk-away or negotiate-hard territory.
Amber — worth monitoring
Same advisory across two or more years, components nearing wear limits, or anything we’d want a mechanic to verify before purchase.
Green — cosmetic or one-off
Single advisories that were addressed, minor cosmetic notes, or anything that doesn’t pattern across the vehicle’s history.
An MOT certificate tells you a car passed on a particular day. It doesn't tell you what the examiner was concerned about, what's been flagged year after year, or whether the mileage adds up. That's where pattern analysis comes in.
Advisories are not fails. Most cars pick up a few — that's perfectly normal. What matters is whether the same issue keeps appearing across multiple tests. Recurring brake advisories, persistent corrosion warnings, or exhaust problems that never quite get fixed: these are the signals that raw data alone won't surface.
Our checker runs every advisory through a traffic-light system. Red flags safety-critical items like brake wear or structural corrosion. Amber highlights things worth monitoring. Green means minor or cosmetic — not something to worry about. You get a clear read in seconds, without needing to be a mechanic.
We also chart mileage progression across every MOT. Unusual jumps or decreases can indicate a discrepancy worth investigating before you buy. Combined with the average miles per year, you'll know whether a car has been driven gently or hard.
Built by WBAuto. We're a UK car-buying consultancy. Started by helping South African expats figure out the UK car market; now we help anyone buying, selling, or running a car here. The MOT checker is free, no signup required, and you're welcome to share it.
The full Vehicle History Check.
Finance, write-offs, stolen records, previous keepers, mileage discrepancies, valuation bands — everything you need before handing over a deposit.
Common questions.
Where does this data come from?
Is this really free?
Can I check a car I don’t own?
What’s the difference between an advisory and a fail?
Why are some advisories serious and others minor?
What if my MOT shows nothing?
Want to know exactly what to fix before the test?
Our MOT Preparation Checklist & Advisory Review (£49) reviews your vehicle's MOT history and current advisories, flags what's likely to fail next time, and gives you a plain-English checklist of what to sort first.
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