DownloadBuying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? Protect yourself with VehicleSmart® CarCheck, the UK's most popular car check app trusted by over 3 million drivers! We've completed 91 million vehicle checks in 2023 alone.
A free check reveals key information like MOT and mileage history, and shows when MOT and road tax expire. Always perform a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing a used vehicle.
How it works: Simply enter a UK vehicle registration number, and VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT & tax data for all UK cars, motorbikes, vans, and HGVs. In seconds, you'll see:
- MOT status and history
- Mileage analysis
- Road tax status
- Last registered date
- Make & Model
- Colour
- Vehicle age
- Export marker
- Fuel type
- Engine size
- CO2 output and rating
- ULEZ & CAZ compliance
Beyond the basics: A VehicleSmart® check (also known as an HPI check) reveals over 80 data points, including:
- Stolen vehicle status (police & insurance databases)
- Written-off status
- Salvaged status (with damage photos)
- Outstanding finance (HP/Logbook loans)
- Import/export history
- VIC inspection details
- Plate changes
- Colour changes
- Previous owners
- Model specifications
- £30,000 data guarantee
Stay organized: Add your vehicles to your garage and receive reminders for MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more!
VehicleSmart® CarCheck features:
- Free DVLA MOT + tax status
- Free DVSA MOT history (excluding Northern Ireland)
- Provenance checks (stolen, written-off, financed, etc.)
- Police PNC stolen status
- ANPR technology (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
- Car insurance quotes (Powered by Confused.com)
- Breakdown quotes (AA and RAC)
- Road tax bands and costs (VED)
- Mileage analysis & insights
- Automatic MOT and tax reminders
- Reminders for insurance, breakdown, and servicing
- Manage multiple vehicles
- Personalize your vehicle collection with photos and nicknames
- Store notes for tires, fluids, bulbs, etc.
- PCP/lease mileage tracker
For car enthusiasts: Get detailed vehicle data, including engine & gearbox specifics, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tire pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.
VehicleSmart® is a cost-effective alternative to HPI, ideal for users of AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru. VehicleSmart® CarCheck – Your Garage in Your Pocket.
Contact us: [email protected]
Trademarks: The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK.
What's New in Version 3.24.6 (Aug 14, 2024):
- Added a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations & selling.
- Updated the Products & Services page.
- Added additional month combos to the Lease/PCP mileage tracker.
- Fixed a bug with the mileage graph.
