Frequently Asked Questions

Enter the registration number on our free car check page and we'll show you whether the car has a valid MOT and the date it expires. No account is needed and the data comes from official government sources.

Run a free car check and we'll show you the exact MOT expiry date along with the current MOT status. You can also save your car to your garage and we'll send you an email or SMS reminder before it expires so you never miss your MOT.

Our free car check shows whether the car is currently taxed or SORN and the date its road tax is next due, using official government data. Save the car to your free garage and we can remind you by email or SMS before the tax runs out.

Driving without a valid MOT is illegal and can result in a fine of up to £1,000. Your car insurance may also be invalidated. You can drive to a pre-booked MOT test without a valid certificate, but the vehicle must be roadworthy. Use our MOT station finder to find a test centre near you.

The most common MOT failures are lighting and signalling faults (bulbs, indicators), suspension issues (worn shock absorbers, springs), brake problems (worn pads, discs, fluid leaks), tyre defects (tread depth below 1.6mm, damage), and windscreen issues (chips in the driver's field of vision). Checking these yourself before the test can save you a failure and a retest.

Yes. The MOT and tax check, the tyre size check and the MOT station finder are all free, with no account needed. You can check up to 5 different cars a day for free, and checking the same car again doesn't count towards that. Car valuations cost £1 each.

Our free car check shows whether the car is taxed and when the tax is due, whether it has a valid MOT and when it expires, plus key vehicle details such as make, model, colour, fuel type, engine size, body style and first registration date. From there you can run a free tyre size check or a £1 valuation for the same car.

Tax, MOT and vehicle details come from official UK government sources. Tyre specifications and valuations come from trusted automotive data providers.

Our free check covers the current tax and MOT status. For a full history report, including MOT and mileage history, outstanding finance, write-off and stolen checks, visit our sister site CarHistory.co.uk, where a full report costs £9.99.

Our valuations are based on current market data and adjusted for your car's actual mileage. You get a range of values including private sale, dealer forecourt, part-exchange, trade and auction prices, giving you a complete picture of what your car is worth.

A car valuation costs £1, paid securely by card. You'll need a free account so we can keep the valuation in your account for you to view again later. If you value the same car at the same mileage again within 24 hours, there's no extra charge.

Enter your registration on our free tyre check page and we'll show you the manufacturer's original tyre sizes, pressures, speed ratings and rim specifications for every factory-fitted option on your car. No account is needed.

The legal minimum tyre tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread, around the entire circumference. Driving with tyres below this limit is an MOT failure and can result in a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 penalty points per tyre.

Use our MOT station finder to search by postcode, town or city. You can also use your device's location to find the nearest testing centres. Filter by vehicle class to find stations that test your type of vehicle. All stations come from the official register of approved MOT testing centres.

No. Car checks, tyre checks and MOT station searches are free without an account. A free account lets you save cars to your garage, get MOT and tax reminders, and buy £1 valuations, which are kept in your account so you can view them again.

Yes. Create a free account and add any car to your garage. We'll send you email or SMS reminders before its MOT or tax expires, so you never miss a renewal. Any valuations you buy are also listed in your account.