MOTCheckers
Free MOT Checker
Check your vehicle's MOT status, expiry date and MOT history using its registration number.
MOT status · Expiry · History
- Free to check
- No account required
- Easy to understand
Independent service — not affiliated with DVLA, DVSA or the UK Government.
See what your MOT check looks like
A clear vehicle report — status first, history and mileage next.
Example report
Ford Fiesta
2020 · Petrol
MOT status
Valid
Expires
18 June 2027
0 days remaining
0
Tests
0
Passes
1
Fails
What can you check?
One registration unlocks a visual vehicle health report.
Vehicle report
MOT Status
See instantly whether the MOT is valid, expired, or not yet required — with clear wording, not colour alone.
How it works
Three steps from plate to report — no account required.
- 01
Enter your registration
Type the UK number plate into the checker. We format it as you type.
- 02
We find MOT information
We look up status, expiry, history, failures, advisories and mileage.
- 03
Understand your report
Read a clear vehicle health report designed for real decisions.
What is an MOT checker?
An MOT checker lets you look up a UK vehicle’s MOT record using its registration number. Depending on available data, you can see whether an MOT is currently valid, when it expires, previous MOT tests, recorded mileage, failures and advisories.
MOTCheckers presents that information as a clear vehicle report so you can check a car quickly — whether you own it, are buying it, or are helping someone else.
How to check your MOT
Enter the registration into the free MOT checker at the top of this page, select Check MOT, then review the report. Start with status and expiry, then open MOT history, mileage, failures and advisories.
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Enter the UK registration number
- 2
Select Check MOT
- 3
Review status, expiry, history and mileage
What information can an MOT checker show?
A complete MOTCheckers report can include the items below when the data source returns them. We do not invent missing fields.
MOT status
See whether the current MOT is valid or expired.
MOT expiry date
Find the due date and days remaining.
MOT history
Review past passes, fails and test dates.
MOT test results
Open individual tests for detail.
MOT failures
Read recorded defects in plain English.
MOT advisories
Spot monitoring items that are not fails.
MOT mileage
Track mileage recorded at each test.
Vehicle details
Make, model, fuel and more when available.
Why check your MOT?
Checking an MOT helps confirm a vehicle is legal to drive where an MOT is required, understand upcoming expiry dates, and spot repeated failures or advisories before you buy.
It is also useful when reviewing a used car’s maintenance pattern or planning your next test. For buying guidance see checking MOT before buying a used car.
When does a car need an MOT?
Most cars in Great Britain need an MOT every year once they are three years old. Always check the specific expiry date for your vehicle. Read how long an MOT lasts and confirm rules on GOV.UK.
What happens if an MOT expires?
Once expired, driving on public roads is usually illegal. Limited exceptions can apply, such as travelling to a pre-booked MOT if the vehicle is roadworthy. See what happens if an MOT expires and always check GOV.UK for your situation.
MOT checks when buying a used car
Before buying, use an MOT history check to review previous tests and MOT mileage progression. History can highlight recurring defects — it cannot replace a physical inspection or a full commercial vehicle history report for finance and write-offs.
MOT vs vehicle history
An MOT check covers roadworthiness test records. A broader vehicle history product may also include write-off, stolen and finance data from other licensed sources. MOTCheckers clearly separates what we provide today from what requires another provider — see vehicle history.
How MOTCheckers works
Enter a registration. We validate and normalise the plate, look up configured MOT data (mock in development; authorised sources in production when connected), then present a normalised report. Details are in our methodology and data sources.
MOTCheckers is an independent vehicle information service. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVLA, DVSA or the UK Government.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if my car has an MOT?+
Enter the vehicle registration number into the free MOT checker on this page and select Check MOT. You will see the current status and recent test history.
How do I check my MOT expiry date?+
After looking up a registration, the report shows the MOT expiry date prominently, along with the number of days remaining when the MOT is still valid.
Can I check MOT history for free?+
Yes. MOTCheckers provides a free MOT history view with pass and fail results, mileage readings, failures and advisories where available.
Can I check MOT failures?+
Yes. Failed tests and recorded defects appear in the MOT Failures section of the vehicle report.
Can I check MOT mileage?+
Yes. Mileage recorded at each MOT test is shown in the mileage section, including approximate annual mileage where enough data exists.
How often does a car need an MOT?+
Most cars in Great Britain need an MOT every year once they are three years old. Always check your own vehicle’s expiry date.
Is MOTCheckers an official government service?+
No. MOTCheckers is an independent vehicle information service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVLA, DVSA or the UK Government.
Can I check another vehicle?+
Yes. Use Check another vehicle from any report, or return to the homepage and enter a different registration.
Ready to check your MOT?
Enter your registration and see your vehicle information in seconds.