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Instantly receive MOT history while browsing for your next used car. No need to juggle multiple tabs and enter the reg every time.

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How It Works

1

Install our Chrome extension

Chrome
2

Go to a vehicle listing on →

3

Automatically view MOT history

No MOT Checker

  • 1Find a car listing
  • 2Find the registration
  • 3Go to Gov MOT checker
  • 4Click 'Start' button
  • 5Remember the registration
  • 6Enter the registration
  • 7View MOT history

MOT Checker

  • 1Find a car listing
  • 2View MOT history

Easy peasy lemon
squeezy 🍋

Don’t buy a problem car check the MOT before you commit

Our Chrome extension surfaces MOT history as you browse, so you can spot red flags early and avoid costly mistakes.

See failed MOTs and repeat issues at a glance. Know the key questions to ask and what to inspect when viewing the car.
Spot whether advisories were fixed or ignored. A quick signal of how the car was treated.
See jumps, flat years, and usage patterns over time. Instantly see the cars usage over its lifetime.
We flag suspicious mileage automatically, which may highlight cars with rolled-back mileage. If it's clocked, walk away.
MOT Checker feature illustration

Expired MOT

Outstanding
Advisory

Have the discs
and pads been
replaced?

Valid MOT

Brake discs
sorted

Really clean
history

Clearly see
mileage over time

Has this car
been clocked!?

How it works in
1min 40s

Easy peasy lemon
squeezy 🍋

Silver Ford KA with MOT issues
Nearside front suspension component
corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside sill excessively corroded
and seriously weakened
Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear suspension mounting excessively
corroded — structural integrity compromised

Rust bucket
underneath

Quickly spot a Lemon 🍋 Don't be like my Grandad!

He paid £3,000 for a Ford KA.

Six months later, it was scrap worth £170.

A quick MOT check could've saved him £2830!

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With 🍋 MOT Checker, MOT history appears automatically while you browse cars. No tabs. No typing registrations. No effort. Try it for FREE.

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Pricing

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Free

FREE

  • MOT check
  • Works on major marketplaces
  • Full MOT history
  • Mileage graph
  • Current MOT status
  • Unlimited auto scans (BETA)
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£4.99

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  • MOT check
  • Works on major marketplaces
  • Full MOT history
  • Mileage graph
  • Current MOT status
  • 200 auto scans

Frequently Asked Questions

Nope. You buy a number of auto scans and use them at your own pace. No subscriptions!
It currently works on AutoTrader, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Motors.co.uk, CarGurus, Cinch, Cazoo, and PistonHeads. Want it on another site? Let us know and we'll look into it.
Head to our Feedback & Contact page and drop us a message. We reply within 24 hours.

Used Car Buying Guides

Everything you need to know before you buy.

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How to Spot a Clocked Car
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Used Car Buying Checklist UK
Everything to check online, at the viewing, and before you pay.
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MOT Advisories Explained
What they mean, which ones to worry about, and how to use them to negotiate.
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CAT S and CAT N Write-Offs Explained
Should you buy a write-off? What the categories actually mean.
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How to Check MOT History on Gumtree
The instant method that skips the manual government lookup entirely.
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How to Check MOT History on eBay Motors
Check before you bid. What the MOT record tells you that the listing won't.
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How to Check MOT History on Motors.co.uk
Pull the full MOT record on any Motors.co.uk listing in seconds.
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How to Check MOT History on CarGurus
A great deal rating tells you the price. The MOT history tells you the condition.
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How to Check MOT History on PistonHeads
On enthusiast cars, mileage and history matter even more. Here's how to check.
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How to Check MOT History on Cinch
Cinch's prep doesn't reset the history. Here's how to see what came before.
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How to Check MOT History on Cazoo
Check the full MOT record before your Cazoo car arrives on the driveway.
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MOT Failure Reasons Explained
What each failure means, what it costs, and what it tells you about the car.
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Outstanding Finance on a Car
If the seller hasn't paid it off, it's your problem. Here's how to check.
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How to Check if a Car Has Been Stolen
Buying stolen means losing the car and the money. Here's how to check first.
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How to Read a V5C Logbook
Every field explained and what to check before handing over any money.
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Used Car Red Flags
From the listing to the viewing. The warning signs most buyers miss.
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Cloned Number Plates: What Buyers Need to Know
How plate cloning works and how to spot it before you buy.
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How to Negotiate a Used Car Price
Use MOT history and market data to negotiate with facts, not guesswork.
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How Often Do Cars Need an MOT?
When the first test is due, the annual rules, and what gaps in history mean.
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What Is a V5C and Why Does It Matter?
What the logbook is, what it proves, and crucially what it doesn't.
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Car Finance Checks Before Buying Private
Where to check, what to ask, and what to do if finance is flagged.
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What to Look for in MOT History
How to read the record properly. What matters, what doesn't, and what to flag.
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