Free UK MOT history check
Check MOT history for any UK vehicle
Enter a UK registration number to check MOT history with DVSA MOT History data. Review current MOT status, expiry date, failures, advisories, mileage records and repeated issues without creating an account.
Enter a UK registration to see MOT status, history and trends.
What a MOT history check shows
A MOT history check shows the official MOT record available for a UK vehicle. MotRadar can show the latest MOT status, expiry date when DVSA provides it, test dates, pass and fail results, recorded mileage, dangerous defects, major defects, minor defects, advisories and data freshness.
Use this page as a MOT history checker when you want the historical record behind a car, van or motorcycle registration. It is focused on MOT records, not tax, insurance, finance, stolen vehicle status, valuation, write-off status or an HPI check.
How to check MOT history
- Type the UK registration number into the MOT history check.
- Submit the lookup from the same page.
- MotRadar sends the normalized registration to its server.
- The server queries DVSA without exposing credentials.
- Read the latest status first, then the full history timeline.
Spaces, hyphens and lower-case letters are accepted. If the vehicle is not found, check the registration again; very new, exempt or recently updated vehicles may not have a visible MOT history yet.
How to read MOT history results
Start with the newest test. A pass can still include advisories, and a fail can include multiple defect levels. Dangerous and major defects are serious failure items. Minor defects and advisories are different, but both can be useful maintenance clues when they repeat across years.
Mileage records are historical readings, not proof of vehicle condition. If a newer MOT record shows lower mileage than an older record, treat it as a question to investigate. It may be a clerical error, unit issue, dashboard replacement or another reason that needs documents or professional inspection.
- Dangerous
Serious safety risk recorded at the test.
- Major
Failure item that needs repair and retest.
- Minor
Recorded defect that should be monitored.
- Advisory
Watch item that may need future attention.
Example MOT history report
A fictional report might show a latest pass, an advisory for worn tyres that appeared in two different years, and a steady mileage trend. That pattern does not prove the vehicle is safe to buy, but it tells you what to ask the seller, what to inspect and which records to compare before making a decision.
MotRadar examples avoid real full registration numbers. Query results stay on the page as interactive state rather than creating a public, indexable vehicle page.
DVSA data, privacy and limits
MotRadar uses DVSA MOT History data and displays public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MotRadar is independent and is not a government website, DVSA service or DVLA service.
A MOT history record is not a mechanical inspection, vehicle valuation, buying advice, finance check, insurance check, stolen vehicle check or future MOT pass guarantee. MotRadar also does not provide MOT certificate copies or certificate replacement downloads.
FAQ
Is a MOT history check free?
Yes. MotRadar provides a free UK MOT history check.
What do I need to check MOT history?
You need the UK registration number. MotRadar accepts common spacing, hyphen and letter-case differences before lookup.
What does MOT history include?
It can include MOT status, expiry date, test dates, pass or fail results, mileage readings, failures, defects and advisories when those fields are available from DVSA.
Why is there no MOT history for a vehicle?
The vehicle may be too new for its first MOT, exempt, recently updated or not matched by the registration entered.
Can I get an MOT certificate copy here?
No. MotRadar does not provide MOT certificate copies or replacement certificate downloads.
Does MOT history prove a car is safe to buy?
No. MOT history is useful evidence, but it is not a mechanical inspection, valuation, legal advice or buying advice.
Can this check vehicle tax or insurance?
No. MotRadar is focused on MOT records. It does not check tax, insurance, finance, stolen status, write-off status or HPI data.