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MOT Checkup runs a free MOT history check on any UK vehicle by registration, drawing on every DVSA MOT record since May 2005 and over 40 million annual UK tests. Or browse the 56 makes below for model-by-model pass rates and the most common failure points.

By Bertram Sargla, Founder, MOT CheckupLast updated: May 2026Data sourced from DVSA
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Frequently asked questions

How do I check a car's MOT history by registration?

Enter the UK registration into MOT Checkup's free MOT check. The full DVSA history loads in seconds — every test result, mileage reading, advisory and dangerous defect from May 2005 onwards.

Can I check MOT history by make and model only?

Yes. Pick a make below to see model-by-model MOT pass rates and common failure points across the UK fleet. There are 56 makes covered, with reliability data drawn from DVSA MOT statistics.

Is the MOT history check free?

Yes — every MOT history lookup on MOT Checkup is free, with no signup, no card, and no usage limit. The data comes directly from the DVSA's official MOT history API.

How far back does UK MOT history go?

MOT records are digital from May 2005 onwards. Tests before that exist on paper at DVSA only. A car first registered in 2003 will have its first two MOTs missing from the online record — that is normal, not a sign of fraud.