Buying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? VehicleSmart® Car Check is the essential app for verifying MOT status, road tax, and complete 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 information like MOT and mileage history, as well as upcoming MOT and 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, and VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT and tax data for all UK cars, motorbikes, vans, and HGVs. You'll quickly access:
- 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:
Finding your next car on AutoTrader? A VehicleSmart® check (similar to an HPI check) offers 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 inspections
- Plate changes
- Colour changes
- Previous owners
- Model specifications
- £30,000 data guarantee
Stay Organized:
Add your vehicles to your "garage" and receive reminders for crucial dates such as MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more!
App 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
- Personalize your vehicle collection with photos and nicknames
- Store notes for tires, fluids, bulbs, etc.
- PCP/lease mileage tracker
For Car Enthusiasts:
Dive deep into vehicle details – impress your friends with knowledge of engine & gearbox specifics, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tire pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.
VehicleSmart® is a superior alternative to HPI for vehicle history checks and integrates seamlessly with AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, and CarGuru apps.
Contact: [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.
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