What the check shows you
Why it beats a bare history lookup
The government's own service shows you a car's history and stops there. Motorworthy tells you what that history means: whether a 71% pass rate is good for that model and age, whether the mileage story holds together, and whether the advisories are routine wear or a pattern. The comparison comes from every MOT taken in Britain since 2022, and the method is published in full.
Quick answers
Is the MOT check really free?
Yes. MOT history, the verified mileage check and the Motorworthy verdict are free, with no account and no card. We may earn a commission if you choose a paid extra like a private-database history check, and that never changes what the free check shows.
What does the check include?
The car's full MOT history with every advisory and failure, a mileage check across every recorded odometer reading to catch clocking, a ULEZ compliance read, and a Motorworthy verdict scored against millions of tests of the same model and age.
How far back does MOT history go?
To the car's first MOT, typically when it turned three years old. Records are digital and complete from 2005 onwards.
Can it tell me if a car has outstanding finance or was written off?
No, and no free check can: finance, write-offs and theft markers live in private insurance databases. Our verdict pages say this plainly and recommend a paid full check before you buy a specific car.
Where does the data come from?
Live vehicle history from the DVSA's official MOT History service, and comparison statistics computed from the government's published record of 126 million MOT tests. Every module on the page names its source.