Free MOT Check vs Paid Car Report:
What You Actually Get
The free GOV.UK check gives you the raw record - pass/fail dates, advisories, mileage. CarIntellect turns that same data into a plain-English risk verdict, flags hidden patterns in the history, and tells you exactly what to ask before you hand over money.
Standard MOT History
Official records directly from the DVSA database.
- MOT pass/fail dates
- Recorded mileage at each test
- List of advisories and failures
- Pattern and risk analysis
- Translation of technical jargon
AI Used Car Analysis
Interprets the data to give you a condition verdict and buyer guidance.
- Includes everything in the free check
- 0-100 clear risk verdict
- Hidden recurring advisory and fault patterns identified
- Mileage gap / usage pattern analysis
- Pre-purchase checklist & negotiation pointers
Why the free check is just step one
A clean MOT pass simply means a car meets the minimum legal safety standard on the day of the test. It does not mean the car is in perfect mechanical condition or that a major component isn't wearing out. The free check provides the raw data; it is up to you to spot the warning signs hiding inside it.
How AI analysis protects you
CarIntellect AI reads the entire MOT history to spot trends humans often miss-like a suspension issue that has been "advised" for three years running but never fixed, or a sudden drop in annual mileage that might indicate a diesel car is being driven on short journeys (increasing DPF risk).
Want to see the difference for yourself?
See exactly what the AI uncovers before spending a penny. Our sample report demonstrates how we convert official DVSA and DVLA data into buyer confidence.