Practical advice for buying a used car in the UK — how to check MOT history, spot clocked mileage, avoid scams, and use data to buy smarter.
When should you buy a used car in the UK? We analysed 10,322 MOT tests across 2,467 vehicles to find the best months for deals, selection and quality.
We compared every UK vehicle check service on price, features, and data. PlateInsight costs £0.30 per check vs HPI's £19.99. Here's what each actually gives you.
Cat S and Cat N cars analysed across 102,588 MOT tests. We reveal which write-off categories pass MOT at 70%+ and which fail catastrophically. Real data.
We analysed 18,717 MOT tests across 4,336 vehicles to find the UK's cheapest cars to maintain. Diesel SUVs dominate with pass rates over 95%.
How to check a used car before buying in the UK. We analysed 6,898,038 MOT tests across 779,448 vehicles to reveal what really fails and which checks matter.
Learn how to spot clocked mileage using MOT history. Analysis of 928,983 MOT tests across 99,450 vehicles reveals the red flags that catch odometer fraud.
Facebook Marketplace guide: 683 vehicles, 9,715 MOT tests reveal shocking 65.6% dangerous defect rate. Learn which red flags protect your money.
Learn to read MOT history like a pro. Our analysis of 8,120,499 real MOT tests reveals what buyers miss and how to spot hidden problems before you buy.