MOT advisory costs and 45M+ tests analysed
MOT Advisory Cost Checker
Plus free MOT history
Decode common MOT advisories, estimate repair risk, and check MOT history before you buy, repair, or book an MOT.
23%
Average fail rate
£40+
Avg re-test cost
MOT advisory cost guides
See whether advisories like brake pipe corrosion, worn bushes, oil leaks and structural rust are cheap fixes or used-car red flags.
How Pre MOT Check works
In three simple steps you'll get a personalised pre-MOT checklist based on your car's MOT history and the failure patterns of vehicles just like yours.
Instant Vehicle Analysis
Enter your reg. We pull live MOT history and cross-reference failure data from vehicles just like yours.
Risk Prediction
See what typically fails on your exact model year.
Free Checklist
PDF guide personalized to your car.
Popular MOT checks
Jump straight to MOT pass rate and common failure stats for popular models.
Don't gamble on
your MOT
Every year in the UK, around 2.4 million cars fail the MOT. Use a pre-MOT check to see where your car is most likely to fail and fix the easy issues before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this MOT check free to use?
Yes. Pre MOT Check is completely free to use. You can look up MOT history, pass rates and common failures for your car without creating an account or entering personal details.
Where does your MOT data come from?
Our MOT data comes from the DVSA's official MOT history service. We analyse millions of anonymised MOT tests to calculate pass rates and the most common failure reasons for each make, model and year.
Does using this service guarantee an MOT pass?
No. Our reports highlight the issues that most often cause MOT failures, but every vehicle is different. Use the information as a pre-MOT checklist and always follow the advice of a qualified mechanic.