MOT status
Review the current MOT position and the available test history returned by the MOT source.
FREE CAR CHECK UK
Start with a free car check before you view it.
Enter a UK registration to see the vehicle information currently available to UKVEC. Use the free first look to spot MOT, mileage and identity signals before deciding whether the car deserves a deeper provenance check.
Free first lookNo account requiredFull buyer report £5.99
Free first look · No account required
WHAT TO CHECK
What the free UKVEC first look is designed to show
The free check answers the first buying question: is this vehicle worth investigating further?
MOT advisories and failures
Look for serious defects, repeated advisories and patterns that deserve questions at the viewing.
Mileage progression
Compare recorded odometer readings across available tests and investigate obvious inconsistencies.
Vehicle identity
Compare available make, model, fuel, colour and year details with the advert and the physical car.
Buyer signals
Use the records to identify specific areas to inspect rather than relying only on the seller's description.
Clear next step
If the vehicle still looks promising, move to the Full UKVEC Report for licensed provenance markers.
Free car check vs full vehicle history check
A free check is useful for screening vehicles quickly. It does not replace specialist provenance data. If you are close to buying, check finance, stolen and write-off markers before money changes hands.
Use the free check before you travel
Checking the registration before a viewing can help you avoid wasting a journey on a vehicle with obvious MOT, mileage or identity questions.
FREE VS FULL
Start free. Go deeper only when the car is worth pursuing.
Free UKVEC first look
- Available vehicle identity details
- MOT status and available history
- Recorded mileage progression
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- Outstanding finance markers
- Stolen vehicle markers
- Insurance write-off markers
- Buyer-focused provenance review
Missing supplier data is shown as unavailable rather than treated as a clean result. UKVEC is a data-based buyer aid, not a mechanical inspection or guarantee of vehicle condition.
BUYER ACTION
Check the vehicle before money changes hands
Start with the free UKVEC first look. If the vehicle is worth pursuing, unlock the £5.99 Full UKVEC Report for licensed provenance checks where supplied by the provider.
Free first lookNo account requiredFull buyer report £5.99
COMMON QUESTIONS
Buyer FAQs
Is the UKVEC first look really free?
Yes. You can run the first-look vehicle and MOT view by registration without buying the full report.
Do I need an account for the free check?
No account is required for the free first look.
Does the free check include finance?
No. Licensed finance data is part of the £5.99 Full UKVEC Report where supplied by the provider.
Does the free check include stolen or write-off data?
Those licensed provenance checks are part of the Full UKVEC Report where supplied by the provider.
Can a free car check prove a vehicle is safe?
No. A data check is not a mechanical or structural inspection and cannot guarantee present condition.
What should I do after the free check?
If the car still looks suitable, verify its provenance, inspect the documents and vehicle, and consider an independent mechanical inspection before purchase.
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