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Outstanding Finance
Nearly 25% of vehicles that undergo a vehicle history check have outstanding finance
Buy your next car with total confidence
Uncover the hidden past of any used vehicle instantly with our comprehensive background report.
1 in 3 cars we check have a hidden history
1 in 11 cars show inaccurate mileage
1 in 5 cars have had at least one plate change
Reveal the true history of your next car
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Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle shouldn't be a gamble. A MotorEasy vehicle history check gives you instant access to the background data that matters, so you know exactly what you’re buying before you hand over any money. Powered by HPI's industry-leading database, we equip you with all the essential facts upfront, helping you avoid expensive surprises down the road.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about a car's history, our report gives you the full picture. Buyers get peace of mind before they commit - sellers can use it as proof of a clean history to sell with confidence.
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What's included in your comprehensive report?
Our check screens against key databases to flag major warnings, including outstanding finance agreements, police theft markers, insurance write-offs and clocked mileage. Presented in one easy to read report, we highlight the things you can’t see or easily access online.
Your report also includes:
- Complete vehicle tax status and cost analysis
- Historical MOT performance and common fault predictions
- Estimated daily running expenses
- A robust data guarantee covering you up to ÂŁ30,000*
Choose the right check for you
Up to ÂŁ50 off selected policies^
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ÂŁ25
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Finance agreement details
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Mileage discrepancies
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MOT history
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ÂŁ30,000 data guarantee (on qualifying claims)*
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Write-off details
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Number of previous owners
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C02 emissions
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Vehicle tax information
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Recorded as scrapped
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Total cost of ownership
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Full plate-change history
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Estimated fuel cost
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Reported stolen
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An insurance write-off
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Imported / exported
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Has outstanding debt
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Up to ÂŁ50 off selected policies^ Save on car warranty, alloy wheel protection and more |
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Finance agreement details Details of finance agreement including date, agreement type and finance company. |
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Mileage discrepancies If the mileage reading doesn’t match that of the last MOT this indicates a mileage discrepancy |
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MOT history Full MOT history allows you view any prior issues |
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ÂŁ30,000 data guarantee (on qualifying claims)* This protects you against financial losses from potential incorrect vehicle alert information |
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Write-off details Once a vehicle is written-off, a Vehicle Identity Check is placed against its DVLA record. |
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Number of previous owners Several owners may indicate a problem with the vehicle, so we provide an accurate figure that reflects available records. |
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C02 emissions Details on CO2 emissions for each vehicle. |
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Vehicle tax information View the latest information about the tax band for a specific vehicle. |
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Recorded as scrapped One of the alerts shows you whether the vehicle has been registered with the DVLA as having been scrapped. |
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Total cost of ownership An estimate of how much it will cost to buy and run a vehicle. This may include the purchasing price, the tax and the insurance. |
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Full plate-change history A car's plates can be changed in its lifetime. Though fairly common, it can sometimes be used to hide the vehicle's past. |
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Estimated fuel cost Calculated using 12k miles per year and combined fuel consumption figure. |
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Reported stolen If the V5 document accompanying a vehicle is part of a stolen batch, you can’t trust the legitimacy of the vehicle. |
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An insurance write-off A vehicle may still be repaired after it has been written off. If it has, you need to see proof that the car is now deemed safe to drive. |
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Imported / exported This will show whether or not your vehicle has been recorded as either imported or exported. |
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Has outstanding debt See whether or not there was any outstanding debt linked to your vehicle before you purchased it. (Only basic details on basic check) |
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Why You Need A Vehicle History Check
Stolen
Every day, nearly 75 cars are identified as stolen and added to the Police National Computer
Damaged Past
4% of vehicles that we check have been found to have been written off as a result of damage or theft
Plate Changes
20% of cars that have had a vehicle check have had at least one plate change
DVLA Check
A car check will tell you whether the VRM and VIN correspond to the DVLA records
How it works
Your report also includes:
- Enter the reg - buying selling or just curious? Enter any registration to get started.
- We check the records - searching DVLA, finance and mileage databases in real time
- Get your report - ready for review in minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
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To find out if a vehicle is insured just go to the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) website and enter the reg number. The MIB is the only central record of all insured vehicles in the UK, so it'll tell you if that vehicle is insured. Remember, if you're buying a used car you'll need to buy insurance to drive it away.
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You can check a vehicle's tax status for free on the GOV.UK website using the registration number. This will tell you when tax is due and whether the vehicle currently has valid road tax.
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An RAC Vehicle History Check will flag whether a vehicle has been reported stolen against the Police National Computer. This is one of the 13 alerts included in every Full Check and Multi Check.
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Enter the vehicle registration into the reg input at the top of this page. You'll see a summary of the car before you purchase the full report, which includes MOT, mileage, finance, write-off and plate-change history.
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Use the free DVLA vehicle enquiry service on GOV.UK to confirm the make, model and tax status of a registration. For a full history, run a paid RAC Vehicle History Check.
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Insurance write-off records appear on every RAC Vehicle History Check. These show whether the vehicle has been categorised as a Cat A, B, S or N write-off at any point in its history.