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Get a full report including finance, stolen and history checks.

Safer Car Buying

Outstanding Finance Check

Find out if the vehicle has outstanding finance or is still owned by a lender. Avoid buying a car that could be repossessed.

MOT & Mileage History

View MOT results, advisory notes, and recorded mileages over time. Spot potential mileage issues and recurring faults.

ULEZ & Clean Air Zone Status

Check whether the vehicle is likely to be chargeable in zones like ULEZ and other Clean Air Zones. Avoid surprise daily fees.

Stolen Vehicle Check

Instantly check if the car has been reported stolen. Protect yourself from losing the vehicle and your money.

Tax & Basic Vehicle Details

Check current tax status plus key vehicle details like make, model, fuel type, engine size, and registration dates.

Plate & Colour Change History

See if the vehicle has had a registration plate or colour change recorded. Helps confirm the car matches what you’re viewing.

Write-Off & Category Check

See if the vehicle has ever been written off by an insurer, including Cat S / Cat N history. Know the true past before you buy.

Scrapped / Destroyed Status

Confirm the vehicle isn’t recorded as scrapped or destroyed. Make sure it’s legitimate and road-worthy to purchase.

Mileage Anomaly Check

We flag potential mileage inconsistencies by comparing recorded mileages across the vehicle’s MOT and history records.

FAQs

What is a vehicle history check?

A vehicle history check is a report that helps you spot hidden issues before buying a car, like outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off categories (Cat S/Cat N), MOT history, tax status and other key records.
Is this the same as an HPI check?
What does “outstanding finance” mean?
What does Cat S and Cat N mean?
- Cat S (Structural): the car was written off with structural damage and repaired.
- Cat N (Non-Structural): written off with non-structural damage (e.g., electrics/bodywork) and repaired.
  A write-off doesn’t always mean “bad”, but it should affect price and insurance decisions.
Will the report show if the car is stolen?

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