HPI Car Check
Check any UK vehicle for write-offs, stolen status, outstanding finance, taxi use, MOT history, and mileage.
What's included in the free check
- MOT history with all test results and advisories
- Current tax status
- Mileage verification across all MOT tests
- Basic vehicle specifications from official DVLA and DVSA data
What the full HPI check adds
- Stolen vehicle status (police register)
- Outstanding finance check
- Insurance write-off history (Categories A, B, S, N)
- Salvage auction records with photos
- Mileage anomaly detection
- Previous keeper history
- Plate change records
Why run a check before buying?
A small upfront spend can save you thousands. Outstanding finance, undeclared write-offs, and clocked mileage are the three biggest risks when buying a used car privately — and they're invisible on inspection. An HPI check is the only way to see them.
Data sources
Our checks use official UK government data from the DVLA and DVSA, plus data from UK Vehicle Data (UKVD) for finance, write-off, and stolen-vehicle records. All figures come directly from the source databases.
Frequently asked questions
- What is included in the basic car check?
- Our basic car check includes MOT history with all test results and advisories, current tax status, mileage verification across all MOT tests, and basic vehicle specifications from official DVLA and DVSA data.
- What does the full HPI check include?
- The full HPI check includes stolen vehicle status, outstanding finance check, insurance write-off history (categories A, B, S, N), salvage auction records with photos, mileage anomaly detection, previous keeper history, and plate change records.
- How accurate is the mileage check?
- Our mileage check uses official MOT test data from the DVSA. We compare mileage readings across all recorded tests to detect any discrepancies that could indicate odometer tampering.
- What are insurance write-off categories?
- Category A means the car must be crushed. Category B means the body shell must be destroyed but parts can be salvaged. Category S indicates structural damage that's repairable. Category N indicates non-structural (cosmetic) damage that's repairable.