Basic Car Check

Get comprehensive vehicle information using official DVLA and DVSA data

What You Get with Basic Car Check

Complete MOT History

Full MOT test history with pass/fail results, advisory notes, expiry dates, and odometer readings from the official DVSA database.

  • • Test results and expiry dates
  • • Advisory and failure items
  • • Mileage at each test
  • • Test station information

Tax & SORN Status

Current road tax status, SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) information, and tax expiry dates from DVLA records.

  • • Current tax status
  • • Tax expiry date
  • • SORN status and dates
  • • Tax class information

Vehicle Specifications

Detailed vehicle specifications including engine size, fuel type, transmission, body style, and manufacturing details.

  • • Engine size and fuel type
  • • Transmission type
  • • Body style and doors
  • • Manufacturing details

Environmental Impact

CO2 emissions data, fuel efficiency information, and environmental ratings to help assess running costs and eco-friendliness.

  • • CO2 emissions (g/km)
  • • Fuel consumption data
  • • Environmental ratings
  • • Euro status information

ULEZ & Zone Compliance

Ultra Low Emission Zone compliance information, clean air zone eligibility, and low emission zone requirements for major UK cities.

  • • ULEZ compliance status
  • • Clean air zone eligibility
  • • Emission standards
  • • Zone restriction info

Vehicle Details

Complete vehicle information including colour, date of first registration, wheelplan, and other key vehicle attributes.

  • • Vehicle colour
  • • First registration date
  • • Wheelplan information
  • • Vehicle attributes

See What You Get

Preview a sample basic report to understand the comprehensive information provided.

Sample Vehicle: Honda Jazz 1.3 I-VTEC EX

Registration: AB12 CDE

📋 Vehicle Information

Make/Model: Honda Jazz 1.3 I-VTEC EX

Year: 2018

Engine: 1339cc Petrol

Transmission: Manual

Colour: Blue

First Registered: March 2018

💰 Tax & SORN Status

Tax Status: Taxed

Tax Due: 01 January 2027

SORN: No

🔧 Latest MOT Test

Result: PASSED

Test Date: 15 Jan 2025

Expiry Date: 14 Jan 2026

Mileage: 45,230 miles

Advisory Items: 2

🌱 Environmental Data

CO2 Emissions: 116 g/km

Euro Status: Euro 6

ULEZ Compliant: Yes

* Sample data for illustration. Actual reports contain comprehensive information from official DVLA and DVSA sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information does a basic car check include?

A basic car check includes MOT history, tax status, vehicle specifications, ownership details, and official DVLA data. All information is sourced directly from government databases.

How long does a basic check take?

Basic checks are instant - simply enter the registration number and get comprehensive results immediately. No waiting or processing time required.

Is there a limit on how many checks I can do?

No limits! You can perform as many basic vehicle checks as you need, completely free of charge.

What if the vehicle has no MOT history?

We'll still provide available information from DVLA records, including tax status and specifications. Some newer vehicles may have limited MOT data.

Can I save or share the results?

While we don't store your data, you can easily screenshot or share the results page URL for reference.