My First Ride

The story behind the car

Vehicle history

Start with the registration. Full vehicle reports aren’t available here yet, but you can save a car and ask for a human second opinion.

MOT history

Look for repeated advisories, mileage changes and gaps between tests. An MOT is not a guarantee of a car’s condition.

Check official MOT history ↗

Paperwork and ownership

Ask for the V5C and service records. Check the details match the car. Don’t treat a seller’s promise as proof of finance or write-off status.

Official used-car checks ↗
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