
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 completed in 2023, it's the UK's most popular car check app.
A free check reveals key information like MOT and mileage history, and shows when MOT and road tax are due. Always perform a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing 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. 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: For comprehensive protection, a full 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
Manage Your Vehicles: Add your cars, bikes, and vans to your garage and receive reminders for MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more.
Additional Features:
- Free DVLA MOT + tax status
- 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 vehicles with photos and nicknames
- Store notes for tyres, fluids, bulbs, etc.
- PCP/lease mileage tracker
For Car Enthusiasts: Dive deep into vehicle details, impressing friends with knowledge of engine & gearbox specs, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tyre pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.
VehicleSmart® is a superior alternative to HPI, offering better value and seamless integration with AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, and CarGuru. It's your personal garage in your pocket.
Contact: [email protected]
Trademarks: The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK.
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.