Full MOT History
Review recorded MOT tests, passes, failures, refusal reasons and advisories so you can see patterns rather than only the latest result.
Used Car Buyer Check
Thinking Of Buying A Car?
Check It Before You Buy.
Enter the registration and get one complete MotorLoom Buyer Check: the vehicle's recorded history, MOT record and key risk checks — plus the extra information most history reports do not give you: known issues for that model and what to look for before you agree to buy it.
One-off £7.99
No subscription
History + model-specific guidance
MotorLoom Buyer Check
Enter The Registration
We do not run the paid vehicle-data checks until you purchase the report. Enter the registration of the car you are thinking of buying to continue.
One Report, Two Types Of Insight
What Your Buyer Check Covers
A history check is useful because it tells you what is recorded against the vehicle. MotorLoom goes a step further by also helping you understand what may be worth checking on the specific model you are considering.
Recorded Mileage
See mileage recorded through the vehicle's MOT history and identify changes that may deserve a closer look before purchase.
Outstanding Finance
Check for recorded finance information where supplied by the vehicle-history data source before money changes hands.
Stolen Vehicle Check
Check whether a stolen marker is returned by the available vehicle-history sources. A clear result is still not a guarantee of ownership.
Insurance Write-Off
Check for recorded insurance write-off information and category details where these are supplied by the history provider.
Vehicle Identity Data
Use registration-linked vehicle information to help make sure the report is being generated for the vehicle you intend to check.
The MotorLoom Difference
History Tells You What Happened. We Also Tell You What To Look For.
Included Bonus
Known Issues For The Model You Are Buying
Once the vehicle is identified, MotorLoom can add model-specific buying guidance alongside the history report. Instead of only seeing database records, you also get practical information about commonly reported problems associated with that model, generation or year where we have suitable information.
- Common issues worth knowing about before purchase.
- Symptoms or warning signs worth looking and listening for.
- Questions worth asking the seller before you commit.
- Areas that may justify a closer inspection or specialist check.
Why That Matters
A clean history result does not mean a used car cannot have mechanical problems. A vehicle can have no recorded write-off or finance issue and still suffer from expensive model-specific faults, wear or poor maintenance.
- Use the history to understand the recorded past.
- Use the known-issue guidance to prepare for the viewing.
- Use the MOT record to spot repeated advisories or failures.
- Then inspect, test drive and verify documents before paying.
Simple Process
How The MotorLoom Buyer Check Works
1
Enter The Registration
Enter the registration of the used car you are considering. The page itself does not perform a free paid-data lookup.
2
Pay £7.99
Purchase one MotorLoom Buyer Check. There is no subscription and no need to buy a bundle of checks.
3
Review The Report
See the available vehicle-history information plus MotorLoom's model-specific known-issue guidance before you agree to buy.
One Vehicle · One Check
£7.99 one-off
MotorLoom Buyer Check
Vehicle history and MOT information, key risk checks where supplied, plus known issues and practical buying guidance for the identified model.
Before You Spend Thousands
Why Check A Used Car Before Buying?
Buying a used car is not only about whether it looks tidy on the day. A sensible pre-purchase check should help you understand the vehicle's MOT history, recorded mileage, previous failures and advisories, while also checking for important history markers such as outstanding finance, stolen records and insurance write-off information where those records are available from the data source.
MotorLoom's Buyer Check is designed for UK motorists who want more context before agreeing to buy. The recorded history can reveal repeated MOT advisories, previous failures and mileage entries that may be useful when questioning the seller or inspecting the car. The history alone, however, cannot tell you everything about the vehicle's present mechanical condition.
That is why MotorLoom adds a second layer: known issues and buyer guidance for the identified model. If a particular model is associated with recurring mechanical or electrical problems, knowing what symptoms to watch for can help you make a better-informed viewing and test drive. It does not replace a mechanic, but it can help you arrive with better questions and a clearer idea of what deserves attention.
No online car history check can guarantee that a vehicle is fault-free or that every database is complete. Always compare the report with the V5C, service records, invoices, seller information and the actual vehicle. For higher-value or complex cars, consider a qualified pre-purchase inspection before handing over money.
Buyer Check FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the MotorLoom Buyer Check include?
The Buyer Check is designed to combine full MOT history, recorded mileage information, finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks where supplied by our data sources, plus MotorLoom known-issue guidance for the identified model.
Do I get a free vehicle history check first?
No. MotorLoom does not run a paid vehicle-data lookup before you purchase the Buyer Check. The vehicle-data checks are run as part of the paid report.
Does the report replace a physical vehicle inspection?
No. A MotorLoom Buyer Check uses recorded data and model-specific guidance. It cannot confirm the present mechanical condition of a vehicle and is not a substitute for a qualified physical inspection or test drive.
Can a vehicle history check guarantee a car is problem-free?
No. Vehicle history databases can contain gaps, delays or incomplete records. The report should be used as one part of your decision alongside the V5C, service history, seller information, test drive and a physical inspection.
How much is the MotorLoom Buyer Check?
The MotorLoom Buyer Check is £7.99 for one vehicle check. There is no subscription.
Important: MotorLoom does not physically inspect the vehicle. Information returned by third-party vehicle-data sources may be incomplete, delayed or unavailable for some vehicles. A clear result is not a guarantee of ownership, condition, roadworthiness or absence of finance, theft, insurance or mileage issues. Always verify the vehicle, seller and documentation independently before purchase.