Free Car Check
Run a free car check by registration to view available MOT, tax and basic vehicle information before buying or researching a UK vehicle.
What does the free car check show?
Check available MOT status and history, vehicle tax status,
recorded MOT mileage and basic vehicle information by UK registration.
Free car check vs full car history check
The free check is useful for basic vehicle research. Additional carIQ
history checks can provide insurance write-off information, while the
Gold check includes outstanding finance, police stolen information
and available salvage auction history and images.
Why check a car before buying?
Vehicle records can help you compare a used car advert or seller's
description with available MOT, mileage and vehicle information before
you buy.
Popular free vehicle checks
MOT check
Car tax check
Mileage check
Number plate check
Free car valuation
Free car check FAQs
Can I check a car for free?
Yes. Enter a UK registration on carIQ to access available free
MOT, tax and basic vehicle information.
Does a free car check show outstanding finance?
Outstanding finance is not included in the basic free vehicle
information. carIQ includes an outstanding finance check with Gold.
Free car check
Car history check
MOT history check
Car tax check
Finance check
Write-off check
Stolen car check