Car & MOT Guides
Plain-English guides to MOT tests, costs and the most common reasons cars fail — plus how to check any vehicle's full history in seconds.
What Is an MOT Test?
What the test actually checks, when your car needs one, and what advisory, minor, major and dangerous defects mean.
How to Check a Car's MOT History (Free)
Use a registration to see mileage, advisories, the full pass/fail record and recurring faults — useful before you buy.
The Most Common MOT Failures
The faults that fail the most tests in the UK — and the five-minute checks that help you pass first time.
MOT Cost & Rules
How much an MOT can cost, when it's due, the penalties for driving without one, and the rules on retests and exemptions.
Check any vehicle now
Enter a registration to see its full MOT history, pass rate and recurring faults.