FreeMOT and mileage history for any UK car

Every car
has a past.
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Enter the registration to see its MOT record, advisories and mileage trail straight away. If the car looks right, unlock a full history check for finance, theft and write-off records.

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Official DVSA recordsBuilt on 32.4 million MOT testsNo sign-up neededSee a sample report

Ford Fiesta6–10 yrs: stop lamp fails 5× as often as average Vauxhall Corsa6–10 yrs: steering linkage components fail 5× as often as average Audi A36–10 yrs: fails 18.1% of MOTs vs 24.4% average Vauxhall Astra6–10 yrs: springs fail 2× as often as average Volkswagen Poloup to 5 yrs: washers fail 2× as often as average Honda Civic6–10 yrs: fails 18.4% of MOTs vs 24.4% average Nissan Qashqai10+ yrs: steering linkage components fail 6× as often as average Toyota Yaris6–10 yrs: direction indicators fail 3× as often as average Honda CR-V6–10 yrs: fails 14.6% of MOTs vs 24.4% average BMW 3 Series10+ yrs: shock absorbers fail 2× as often as average Mercedes-Benz C-Class10+ yrs: rigid brake pipes fail 2× as often as average Volkswagen Tiguan6–10 yrs: fails 17.7% of MOTs vs 24.4% average Renault Clio6–10 yrs: suspension arms fail 5× as often as average Ford Transit6–10 yrs: transmission fails 8× as often as average Volkswagen Up6–10 yrs: fails 19.8% of MOTs vs 24.4% average Fiat 5006–10 yrs: shock absorbers fail 7× as often as average

Three steps between you and a bad buy.

How it works

Enter the reg

Type the registration from the advert, or off the car itself.

Read the free check

MOT history, advisories and the mileage at every test, from official DVSA records.

Unlock the full report

If you’re serious about the car, a full history check covers finance, theft and write-offs.

This is what you get. Free.

Sample reports

UKLK17 QQB1 RED FLAGSAMPLE

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Petrol · 2018 · Red

MOT

Valid

Road tax

Taxed

Mileage

Dropped

Red flagMILEAGE

MOT mileage went backwards

48,900 miles at the 2023 MOT, 38,400 in 2024. Ask for service records before you go further.

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SWEEP SCORE

Mileage at each MOT

Car reliability

Thinking about a model?

See how often it fails its MOT against other cars the same age, and the parts that let it down. From 32.4 million real MOT tests.

Ford Fiesta30.2% fail at 6–10 yrs Ford Focus24.8% fail at 6–10 yrs Vauxhall Corsa32.6% fail at 6–10 yrs Volkswagen Golf16.9% fail at 6–10 yrs Vauxhall Astra27% fail at 6–10 yrs Volkswagen Polo26.2% fail at 6–10 yrs Nissan Qashqai25.2% fail at 6–10 yrs Toyota Yaris20.2% fail at 6–10 yrs All makes and models →

What the seller might not mention.

What could go wrong

1 in 7

cars up to 5 years old fail their MOT

Even nearly new cars fail on tyres, lights and brakes. The history shows what was fixed.

1 in 4

cars aged 6 to 10 fail their MOT

Advisories turn into failures. Check what the last tester warned about before you pay.

40%

of cars over 10 years old fail

Suspension, brakes and corrosion. Know what’s coming and take it off the price.

MOT failure rates from DVSA MOT results, 2023.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is the free check really free?

Yes. MOT history, advisories and mileage readings come from official DVSA records, so there’s no charge and you don’t need an account.

Where does the data come from?

The free check uses the DVSA MOT history service, plus tax status from the DVLA where available. Model reliability comes from the DVSA’s published MOT results. Full history reports are provided by Motorscan, which searches police, insurance and finance company records.

What does a full history check add?

Outstanding finance, stolen records, insurance write-offs, plate changes, previous keepers and a valuation. None of that is in the public records the free check uses.

How does Sweep make money?

Motorscan pays us a commission when you buy a full report through Sweep. The free check stays free.

How accurate is the mileage check?

It uses the reading recorded at each MOT. A drop between tests is a strong warning sign, though there can be innocent reasons such as a replaced dashboard. Ask the seller for paperwork.

Can I check my own car?

Yes. Save it to your garage and add its MOT and tax dates to your calendar, so you get a reminder before they’re due.

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