What the MOT History Check Shows
Full Test History
Every MOT test since 2005 — pass, fail, and the exact date of each test.
Failures & Advisories
See every failure reason and advisory notice, categorised by severity (major, minor, dangerous).
Mileage at Each Test
Odometer readings recorded at every test — identify mileage inconsistencies that may indicate tampering.
Current MOT Status
Is the vehicle currently MOT valid? When does it expire? Confirmed from live DVSA data.
CarLook Score
Our AI-computed health score (0–100) based on MOT pass rate, mileage consistency, and more.
AI Risk Summary
Unlock a plain-English AI summary of the vehicle's MOT history and key risk signals.
Why Check MOT History Before Buying?
The MOT history is one of the most revealing documents available for any used car. Unlike a seller's description or a visual inspection, it is an independent, government-backed record of the vehicle's condition at each annual test. A car with a clean MOT history — consistent passes, low advisories, and steady mileage — is a very different proposition from one with repeated failures, dangerous defects, or suspicious mileage jumps.
Mileage clocking remains one of the most common forms of used car fraud in the UK. By comparing the odometer reading at each MOT test, CarLook AI can flag vehicles where the recorded mileage has decreased between tests — a pattern that warrants further investigation. Note that mileage is self-reported by the odometer and sophisticated clocking may not always be detectable from history alone; always combine a mileage check with a physical inspection.
Recurring advisories are another important signal. An advisory on a single test may be minor, but the same advisory appearing across three or four consecutive tests suggests the owner has been ignoring a developing problem. This can translate into significant repair costs for the next owner.
