Buying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? VehicleSmart® Car Check is the essential app for verifying vehicle history and roadworthiness. Trusted by over 3 million drivers and boasting 91 million vehicle checks in 2023, it offers crucial data at your fingertips.
A free check reveals key information like MOT and mileage history, plus road tax expiry dates. However, for complete peace of mind, always perform a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing a used vehicle.
How it Works: Simply enter a UK vehicle registration number. VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT and tax data for cars, motorbikes, vans, and HGVs, including:
- MOT status and history
- Mileage analysis
- Road tax status
- Registration date
- Make, model, colour, and age
- Export marker
- Fuel type, engine size, CO2 output, and rating
- ULEZ and CAZ compliance
Beyond the Basics: A full VehicleSmart® check (similar to an HPI check) uncovers over 80 data points, providing comprehensive protection:
- Stolen vehicle status (police and insurance databases)
- Write-off and salvage history (including damage photos)
- Outstanding finance (HP/Logbook loans)
- Import/export history
- VIC inspection details
- Plate and colour changes
- Number of previous owners
- Model specifications
- £30,000 data guarantee
Stay Organized: Add your vehicles to your personal garage and receive reminders for MOT, tax, insurance, servicing, and more.
Additional Features:
- Free DVLA MOT & tax status
- Free DVSA MOT history (excluding Northern Ireland)
- Provenance checks (stolen, written-off, financed)
- Police PNC stolen status
- ANPR technology
- Car insurance quotes (powered by Confused.com)
- Breakdown quotes (AA and RAC)
- Road tax band and costs (VED)
- Mileage analysis and insights
- Automatic MOT and tax reminders
- Storage for multiple vehicles with photos and nicknames
- Notes for tyres, fluids, bulbs, etc.
- PCP/lease mileage tracker
For Car Enthusiasts: Dive deep into vehicle specifics, including engine and gearbox details, performance data, fuel economy, tyre pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions. Impress your friends with your automotive knowledge!
VehicleSmart® is a cost-effective alternative to HPI, perfectly complementing apps like AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, and CarGuru.
Version 3.24.6 (Updated Aug 14, 2024): This interim release adds a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations and selling, along with updates to the Products & Services page. Improvements include added month combos to the Lease/PCP mileage tracker and a fix for a mileage graph bug.
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The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK.
