DVSA Vehicle Services
Enter a UK registration number to instantly view full MOT history, test results, advisory notices, mileage records and expiry dates. Free to use — no sign-in required.
Official DVSA and DVLA data, enriched with smart analysis
Every test result, fail, advisory and pass since the vehicle's first MOT — all in one place.
Full odometer timeline with rollback detection — spot potential clocking instantly.
Live-generated score based on pass rate, defects, mileage and age. No guesswork.
Estimated annual fuel and repair costs based on real mileage and advisory history.
Brake, suspension, tyre and steering risk flags generated from the full defect history.
Live tax and MOT status straight from DVLA — including expiry date and annual cost.
An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a mandatory annual inspection for UK vehicles over three years old. It checks that a vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards.
Items checked include: brakes, steering and suspension, lights, tyres, seatbelts, bodywork, exhaust emissions, windscreen, wipers, horn, and mirrors. A vehicle that fails a major or dangerous defect cannot be driven on public roads until repaired.
Advisory notices are issued when an examiner spots something that is not yet a fail but should be monitored. Common advisories include worn tyres, corrosion, or slightly worn brake pads. While advisories do not cause a test failure, repeated advisories across multiple tests can indicate a developing problem.
MOTAdvisor tracks all advisories across the full history and flags components that have been flagged multiple times — helping you prioritise maintenance.
Each MOT records the vehicle's odometer reading. MOTAdvisor compares readings across every test to detect anomalies — including any instances where the mileage appears to have decreased, which may indicate odometer tampering (clocking).
A consistent upward trend with no anomalies is a positive sign when buying a used car.
Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1960 are exempt from MOT. Certain other vehicles — such as tractors, vehicles used on private land only, and some disability vehicles — may also be exempt. Electric vehicles and hybrids are fully subject to MOT requirements.