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LESS GUESSWORK. MORE UNDERSTANDING.

Your car’s history.
Clearly explained.

Explore the findings that could change a buying decision.
This fictional example deliberately shows warning records.

A demonstration of the warning signs. All vehicle details, dates and findings below are made up to show the report format. No real vehicle has been checked.
INTERACTIVE SAMPLE · NOT A REAL CHECK

Example hatchback DEMO CAR

2020 · Petrol · Automatic · Sample checked 11 October 2026

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Mileage, at a glance.

Each point is a dated reading. Select one to see the mileage and source.

Latest recorded reading26 June 2026 · Sample MOT
Change since first readingAcross the four sample records
Readings shown4 records26 June 2023 – 26 June 2026
Sample recorded mileage over timeFour fictional mileage records. Use the record buttons below for exact dates and values.

View the dates, readings and sources
Fictional mileage records — not a real vehicle check
DateMileageSource

Illustrative data only. Historical readings do not establish today’s odometer reading. A decrease needs investigation; it does not by itself prove clocking.

THE BIG PICTURE

Know what to ask next.

A history check reflects available records at the time of the check. It is not a mechanical inspection or a guarantee of the car’s condition.

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2020First registeredSample vehicle record
2023First MOT recorded19,840 miles · Pass
2026Latest sample MOT42,180 miles · Pass with advisories

THE DETAILS BEHIND THE SUMMARY

Read the findings.

All entries on this page are fictional examples. Nothing here relates to a registration you have entered.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Example hatchback

Registration
DEMO CAR · fictional
Year
2020
Fuel / engine
Petrol / 999 cc
Transmission
Automatic
Body style
Hatchback
First registration
26 June 2020
Colour
Graphite grey
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km · fictional
MOT expiry
25 June 2027

MOT History

Test outcomes, mileage and advisory entries.

Current sample MOT status

PASS · Latest test: 26 June 2026

Sample expiry: 25 June 2027. This is a dated fictional record, not a current status check.

Open an entry for the sample result and advisories. Mileage values follow the example selected in the graph above.

Vehicle Valuation

Indicative values by sale route and condition.

A price needs context.

Fictional model values at 42,180 miles · 11 October 2026. These figures illustrate the layout; they are not a valuation of a vehicle carrying the warning markers above.

Dealer forecourt£11,400
Private clean£10,800
Private average£10,200
Part exchange£8,900
Trade retail£9,700
Trade average£8,500
Trade poor£7,600
Auction£8,100

Condition, history, mileage and fitted equipment can affect the price. A model-based figure does not adjust for every issue or represent an offer to buy.

STANDARD SPECIFICATION & OPTIONS

What comes with the model?

Example standard equipment
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Electronic stability control
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Split-folding rear seats
  • Electric front windows
  • Remote central locking
Example available options — fitment unconfirmed
  • Heated front seats
  • Panoramic roof
  • Premium audio package
  • Metallic paint

Available model options are not proof that this particular vehicle has them fitted. Confirm with the seller and inspect the vehicle.

STARTER BATTERY & ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

The right information for the powertrain.

Multiple starter-battery candidates can be returned for a model. These fictional codes demonstrate the format and must not be used to order parts.

Candidate code
DEMO-A
Start-stop compatible
Yes · sample
Model years
2020–2022 · sample
Alternative candidate
DEMO-B
Start-stop compatible
No · sample
Fitment
Confirm on the vehicle
Before replacing the battery

Check the fitted battery and vehicle requirements. Multiple results are fitment candidates, not a battery-health reading.

EV information — not applicable to this petrol example

For a supported electric model, available data can include battery capacity, chemistry, charging ports, charging power and model range figures. Missing data remains unavailable. Model figures do not measure the health or current range of an individual battery.

EXPANDED REPORT DESIGN

More of the car’s story.

These additional sections demonstrate the proposed presentation. All figures and records are fictional. Live coverage is not yet verified and these previews do not add features to either package.

Damage locations

See where a supplied damage record would be highlighted.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

Illustrative damage-location diagramFictional roof and front nearside markers. Diagram preview only, not supplied vehicle damage data.REARFRONT
Roof — illustrative marker

This shows where a roof finding would be highlighted if location data were supplied. It does not describe the extent of damage or the quality of repairs.

Original CERSUS diagram. Fictional markers only. Enhanced MIAFTR entitlement and field mapping are awaiting confirmation; this feature is not currently included in a purchased report.

CO₂ & VED rates

Emissions and the proposed tax-rate presentation.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

CO₂ emissions

Visual emissions scale only, not a statutory VED tax-band calculation.

VED rates

Fictional amounts demonstrate the layout below. They are not current tax rates or a tax quote for this vehicle.

Standard · 12 months
£200 · example
Standard · 6 months
£110 · example
First year
Not supplied
Premium supplement
Applicability unconfirmed

Show dated supplier rates and applicability when available. Missing rates should remain unavailable rather than being calculated from this illustration.

Euro NCAP Safety Rating

A visual summary of model safety information.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

★★★★★4 / 5 · illustrative rating

Fictional model scores for design review.
Not an official Euro NCAP result for this example car.

Adult occupant82%
Child occupant78%
Vulnerable road users65%
Safety assist61%

Ratings describe the assessed model and specification, not the condition of an individual used vehicle. The rating source and applicable model must be verified before publishing live results.

Plate Transfer History

Follow recorded registration changes.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

2 example plate transfers

A registration change is a history event. It is not, by itself, an adverse finding.

Fictional registration changes
DatePrevious plateReplacement plate
18 May 2022DEMO ADEMO B
7 September 2024DEMO BDEMO CAR

Plate labels here are deliberately fictional. Compare the vehicle’s identity and supporting documents when reviewing real transfers.

Keeper Change History

Understand the sequence of keeper records.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

2 previous keepers · example

A keeper count is not proof of ownership. No keeper names or addresses are shown.

  1. 26 June 2020First keeper period beginsFictional first registration
  2. 18 May 2022Keeper change recorded1 previous keeper
  3. 7 September 2024Latest keeper period begins2 previous keepers

Technical Details

Engine, performance, dimensions and capacity.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

Fictional figures for our petrol hatchback. Availability and model matching must be checked before these fields appear in a live report.

Engine & transmission

Engine capacity
999 cc
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Cylinders
3 · inline
Transmission
7-speed automatic
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Fuel
Petrol

Performance & economy

Power
110 bhp
Torque
200 Nm
Combined economy
48 mpg · model figure

Dimensions & capacity

Length
4,050 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Seats / doors
5 / 5
Kerb weight
1,200 kg
Fuel tank
45 litres

Manufacturer Recalls

Campaign information with an explicit completion status.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

! Example recall entry returned

Completion status unknown — confirm with the manufacturer.

Example campaign: control-unit software update
Campaign
Fictional example
Description
Control-unit software update
Completion
Not confirmed

A campaign entry alone does not prove that the work remains outstanding. Ask the manufacturer to confirm whether this vehicle is affected and whether the work has been completed.

Taxi Status

A separate view of possible taxi-use records.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

! Possible previous taxi use · example

This demonstrates how a taxi-related record would be displayed if the source is enabled.

Fictional taxi-use record
Period beginsPeriod endsRecord status
1 April 202131 March 2022Historic example

Source coverage, licence details and matching need verification. No record returned must not be presented as proof that a car has never been used as a taxi.

Import & Export Status

Cross-border history and registration context.

DESIGN PREVIEW · Live coverage not yet verified

! Imported vehicle · example

Import history is context to investigate, not an automatic judgement of condition.

Imported
Yes · fictional
Import recorded
20 June 2020
First UK registration
26 June 2020
Exported
No marker returned · fictional

Check the documentation, identity and specification. An absent export marker is not a guarantee of the vehicle’s current location.

SOURCE & COVERAGE INFORMATION

Know what you are looking at.

This page uses fictional fixtures. It has not contacted DVLA, Vehicle Data Global, Stripe or any vehicle database. A purchased report will identify its sources and the date of the check.

  • Basic: vehicle details, MOT records, valuation, specification/options and applicable battery information.
  • Full: Basic content plus finance, write-off, stolen, scrapped and mileage provenance findings, subject to availability.
  • Missing information must remain unavailable; it must not become a clear result.
  • The expanded design previews above are not confirmation of live coverage. They are not currently promised as package inclusions.
  • No accident photographs are supplied by this sample.

Historical records do not establish current condition. Options need fitment confirmation; valuations are indicative; battery fitment and EV specifications are not battery-health measurements.

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