Vehicle Smart

Buying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? VehicleSmart® Car Check is the UK's most popular car check app, trusted by over 3 million drivers and having completed 91 million vehicle checks in 2023. Get peace of mind with a comprehensive vehicle history check before you buy.

A free check reveals key information like MOT and mileage history, and when MOT and road tax are due. Always perform a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing a used vehicle.

How it Works:

Simply enter a UK vehicle registration number, and VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT & tax data for all UK cars, motorbikes, vans, and HGVs. You'll quickly see:

• MOT status and history
• Mileage analysis
• Road tax status
• Last registered date
• Make & Model
• Colour
• Vehicle age
• Export marker
• Fuel type
• Engine size
• CO2 output and rating
• ULEZ & CAZ compliance

Beyond the Basics:

Found a used car on AutoTrader? Protect yourself with a VehicleSmart® check (also known as an HPI check) to uncover over 80 data points, including:

• Stolen vehicle status (police & insurance databases)
• Written-off status
• Salvage history (with damage photos)
• Outstanding finance (HP/Logbook loans)
• Import/export history
• VIC inspection details
• Plate and colour changes
• Previous owners
• Model specifications
• £30,000 data guarantee

Manage Your Vehicles:

Never miss an important date again! Add your cars, bikes, and vans to your garage and receive reminders for MOT, tax, insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, and more.

App Features:

• Free DVLA MOT + tax status for all UK vehicles
• Free DVSA MOT history (excluding Northern Ireland)
• Provenance checks (stolen, written-off, financed, etc.)
• Police PNC stolen status
• ANPR technology (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
• Car insurance quotes (Powered by Confused.com)
• Breakdown quotes (AA and RAC)
• Road tax bands and costs (VED)
• Mileage analysis & insights
• Automatic MOT and tax reminders
• Reminders for insurance, breakdown, and servicing
• Store and manage multiple vehicles
• Personalise your vehicle collection with photos and nicknames
• Store notes for tyres, fluids, bulbs, etc.
• PCP/lease mileage tracker

For Car Enthusiasts:

Dive deep into vehicle details! Impress your friends with knowledge on engine & gearbox specifics, speed & performance, fuel economy (motorway & urban), model specifics, tyre pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.

VehicleSmart® is a cost-effective alternative to HPI and the perfect companion for users of AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru.

VehicleSmart® Car Check - Your Garage in Your Pocket.

Contact us at: [email protected]

What's New in Version 3.24.6 (Aug 14, 2024):

• Added a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations & selling.
• Updated the Products & Services page.
• Added additional month combos to the Lease/PCP mileage tracker.
• Fixed a bug with the mileage graph.