MOT Checker — Check MOT Status by Reg
Enter any UK registration to instantly check a car's MOT status — whether it's valid, when it expires, and the latest test result. Free, no sign-up, straight from official DVSA records.
Free, instant, official DVSA data — no account needed.
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Expiry Date
Know when it's due
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What the MOT Checker Shows
One registration lookup tells you everything you need to know about a car's current MOT standing.
Valid or Expired
See at a glance whether the vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate — the single fact that decides if it's legal to drive.
Exact Expiry Date
The precise date the current MOT runs out, so you can book the next test in good time and never drive on a lapsed certificate.
Latest Test Result
The outcome of the most recent MOT — pass or fail — plus any advisories or defects the tester recorded at that inspection.
Outstanding Advisories
Issues flagged at the last test that still need watching, from worn tyres to corroded brake pipes — useful before you buy or drive.
Recorded Mileage
The odometer reading logged at the last MOT, a reliable anchor for spotting clocking when compared with the seller's figure.
Full History Link
Need more than the current status? Jump straight to the complete MOT history — every test since 2005 — for the same registration.
Why Check a Car's MOT Status?
Before you drive
Driving without a valid MOT risks a £1,000 fine and usually voids your insurance. A 10-second check confirms you're road-legal.
Before you tax it
You cannot tax a car in the UK without a valid MOT. Confirm the MOT is current before you try to renew vehicle tax.
Before you buy
A used car advertised as 'MOT'd' should have the expiry date to prove it. Verify the seller's claim against the official record first.
Want the full record instead? Run a complete MOT history check to see every test since 2005.
MOT Checker — FAQ
Common questions about checking a car's MOT status.
How do I check if a car has a valid MOT?
When is my MOT due?
Is it illegal to drive without an MOT?
What's the difference between an MOT checker and an MOT history check?
Can I check the MOT status of any car?
Check a Car's MOT Now
Enter any UK registration to see its MOT status, expiry date and latest result — free and instant.
More free checks before you buy
Run any of these on a UK car by registration — most are free to start.
Full Car Check
MOT, mileage, tax and spec by reg — the free starting point.
MOT History Check
Every test, advisory and failure on the DVSA record — free.
DVLA Vehicle Check
The DVLA registration record and DVSA MOT history in one search.
Car Import Check
No free import marker exists — how to read the four indicators instead.
Mileage / Clocking Check
Spots odometer rollbacks and implausible jumps across MOTs.
MOT Failure History
Pass-rate and recurring-failure patterns from MOT history.
Outstanding Finance
Why unpaid finance can cost you the car — and how to verify.
Stolen Car Check
The warning signs of a stolen vehicle before you pay a deposit.
Write-Off Check
Cat A/B/S/N explained and what a write-off means for buyers.
Cat S / Cat N Check
Insurance write-off categories explained — is it worth buying?
HPI Check Alternative
What each check covers and costs — an honest price comparison.
Car Tax Check
Tax status, due date and SORN by registration — free.
Insurance Group Check
The 1–50 insurance group for any model — what it will cost to cover.
Is My Car Insured?
How to confirm a car's insurance status before you drive it away.
Car Tax Calculator
Estimate the annual VED road tax for any car by reg or spec.
Car Recall Check
Check DVSA safety recalls for the make and model, free.
Selling Your Car
See the record a buyer will pull on your reg — before they pull it.
Service History: Who Holds It
No site can look one up. Who really has the record, by make.
Used Car Buying Checklist
The full step-by-step checklist before you buy a used car.
Buying a Cat S / Cat N Car
Is a write-off worth it? The honest costs, risks and decision rule.
Check Finance Before Buying
Why there's no free finance check — and how to verify before you pay.
What Does HPI Clear Mean?
Why an 'HPI clear' result does NOT mean accident-free.
How to Spot a Clocked Car
The tell-tale signs of mileage fraud before you buy.
What Is a Cat S Car?
Category S write-off meaning — structural damage, explained.
What Is a Cat N Car?
Category N write-off meaning — and why 'non-structural' isn't 'minor'.
MOT status data sourced from the official DVSA MOT history API.