Car Check

Enter a UK registration to check available vehicle information and research its history.

Check a car by registration

Check available MOT records, tax status, mileage and vehicle details using a UK registration.

What can a full car check reveal?

Additional history checks can research insurance write-off information and, on Gold, outstanding finance, police stolen and available salvage auction history.

Why run a car check before buying?

Compare available vehicle records with the seller's description and investigate anything that does not match.

Car Check FAQs

Can I check a car for free?

Yes. carIQ provides available free MOT, tax and basic vehicle information.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Useful checks include MOT and mileage history, finance, write-off, stolen and salvage information alongside the vehicle and its documents.

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