A total car check helps you spot risk flags before you view or pay a deposit. Enter a registration to get instant results and a clear breakdown.
FREE Total Car Check
Start with the total car check to screen cars fast. Upgrade only if you want deeper indicators like finance, write-off, stolen and mileage anomalies.
A total car check is a broader check than a single data point. It brings together key signals (like MOT history, tax status, and mileage patterns) so you can compare vehicles and spot potential issues early.
Use the right tool at the right time — and combine them when you’re serious about a car.
| Type | Best for | What you see | When to use |
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Total Car Check
Best “all-round” starting point
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Shortlisting and quick risk screening before you travel or pay a deposit. | MOT status/history + advisories, tax status, mileage/age signals, and key indicators; deeper risk checks may require upgrade (where available). | First check on any car you’re considering. |
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MOT Check
Deep dive into MOT signals
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Understanding failures and repeated advisories to spot wear patterns. | Pass/fail outcomes, advisories, dates, and trends over time. | After your total car check — when you want to inspect the MOT detail. |
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Vehicle Score
Fast comparison number
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Comparing multiple listings quickly and prioritising viewings. | Score out of 100 plus a breakdown of what influenced it (MOT, age, mileage, etc.). | Early in your search — to shortlist quickly. |
Enter a reg, review the results, then decide if you want the premium report for deeper checks.
Start your total car check by entering the UK registration number.
Check MOT history, advisories, tax status and mileage signals — then note anything that needs explaining.
If you’re close to buying, unlock the full report for deeper risk checks like finance, write-off and stolen indicators.
Quick answers about a total car check, what it includes, and how to use it when buying used.
A total car check is a broader vehicle history check that brings key signals together in one place, helping you compare cars and spot potential issues before you buy.
Yes — enter the UK registration number and you’ll see results in seconds with an easy-to-read breakdown.
Typically you’ll see core signals like MOT status & history, advisories, tax status and basic vehicle details. Premium reports can add deeper risk checks (where available).
Not exactly. An MOT check focuses on MOT tests, failures and advisories. A total car check includes MOT signals plus other indicators to help you assess overall risk.
It can show recorded mileage from test events where available, helping you spot unusual changes and understand how the vehicle has been used over time.
Advisories are notes recorded during inspections. They don’t always mean the car failed, but repeated advisories in the same area can indicate wear that may need attention.
Upgrade when you’re close to buying and want deeper checks like finance, write-off, stolen indicators and mileage anomalies (where available).
It reflects the data available from recorded sources at the time of the check. Always use it alongside a viewing, paperwork checks and a test drive.
It’s a fast guide, not a final decision. Use the results to guide questions and reduce surprises — then verify with a proper inspection and documents.
CarCheck360 was built for one simple reason: buying a used car shouldn’t require detective work. We wanted a clean, fast way to turn vehicle history into something you can understand at a glance — and act on with confidence.
When you’re browsing listings, speed matters. Our vehicle score helps you shortlist faster — then the breakdown shows exactly what influenced it.
A “good runner” description is nice — but history is better. Use the MOT check to review test outcomes, advisories, and patterns over time.
If you’ve never seen a full check layout before, it’s easy to miss what matters. Use our sample to understand the format and what to look for.
CarCheck360 focuses on the questions real buyers ask: Is the MOT history clean? Do the advisories repeat? Does the mileage trend make sense for the age? We surface those signals clearly, so you can make faster decisions and ask better questions.
Whether you’re buying your first car, upgrading the family runaround, or comparing multiple options, the goal is the same: reduce surprises and help you feel confident before you commit.
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