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Understand what your MOT result tells you about your vehicle.
Vehicle meets minimum safety and environmental standards — legal to drive on UK roads.
Items that may need attention before the next MOT test — not failures, but watch closely.
Vehicle has dangerous or major faults that must be repaired before driving legally.
Know exactly when your next MOT test is due to avoid fines and keep insurance valid.
Type your vehicle's UK registration number in the search box above
We fetch the latest MOT data directly from the DVSA database in seconds
See pass/fail status, mileage records, advisories & expiry date
Get email alerts before your MOT expires — never miss a test again
Every MOT test your vehicle has ever had is stored in the DVSA database and accessible instantly. Our report shows you pass/fail results, mileage at each test, advisory notes, and failure reasons — all in one clear timeline.
This is vital when buying a used car. You can spot mileage discrepancies, recurring faults, or a pattern of advisories that suggest bigger issues ahead.
Instant MOT status, history, advisories & expiry date from the DVSA database.
Check whether a vehicle's road tax (VED) is valid and when it expires.
Find out if your vehicle is compliant with London's Ultra Low Emission Zone rules.
Verify if a vehicle has active motor insurance via the Motor Insurance Database.
Check if a vehicle has been declared a total loss or written off by an insurer.
Cross-reference MOT mileage records to spot potential odometer fraud.
Instantly check whether your vehicle is exempt from ULEZ charges in London and other UK clean air zones. Avoid unexpected daily charges.
Set up free email and SMS reminders and we'll alert you 1 month, 2 weeks, and 3 days before your MOT expires. Zero spam, cancel anytime.
Don't risk driving without a valid MOT. Enter your details once and we'll send you timely reminders by email before your certificate expires — completely free, no spam.
A step-by-step walkthrough of what MOT testers check, from lights and brakes to emissions and suspension.
The maximum MOT fee, what garages can charge, and tips for finding the best price near you.
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The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is an annual safety inspection required for most vehicles over 3 years old in the UK. It checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Your MOT certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the test. You can get an MOT test up to one month (minus a day) before your current certificate expires and keep the same renewal date.
Driving without a valid MOT certificate is illegal (unless you're driving to a pre-booked MOT test). You can be fined up to £1,000 and your vehicle could be impounded. Your insurance may also be invalidated.
Advisories are items noted during an MOT test that are not serious enough to cause a failure but may need attention in the future. It's recommended to address advisories before they develop into major faults.
Yes — completely free. We access publicly available DVSA data to provide accurate MOT status, history, and expiry information. No payment or registration required.
Yes. MOT history is publicly available data held by the DVSA. You can check the MOT status and history of any registered UK vehicle — whether it's your own car, one you're considering buying, or any other vehicle.
MOT test results are typically uploaded to the DVSA database within minutes of the test completing. Our checker pulls live data, so results are as current as the DVSA records allow.
Enter your registration above for an instant, free MOT history check. No sign-up. No credit card. Just the data you need — in seconds.