Everything hidden in a vehicle's past. Revealed in 30 seconds.
Run a Full HPI check before you hand over a single penny — we cross-reference DVLA, DVSA, the Police National Computer, ABI and the major UK finance houses in one report.
- ✓ DVLA + DVSA data
- ✓ All UK finance lenders
- 🔒 Encrypted lookups
- ⚡ ~30 seconds
What you'll see
What the Full HPI Check covers
Eight signals every UK private buyer should review before completing a sale.
Outstanding finance
Hire purchase, PCP and lease agreements still attached to the car. Buying it could mean losing it.
Stolen vehicle marker
Cross-reference against Police National Computer (PNC) records — buying a stolen car risks losing it with no compensation.
Insurance write-off
Cat A, B, S or N. Repaired insurance write-offs are legal to sell but the value is materially affected.
Mileage verification
Cross-checked against DVSA MOT history and lender records to spot clocking and odometer rollback.
Keeper & ownership history
Number of previous keepers, current keeper since, and any duplicate logbook V5C alerts.
VIN, plate & colour changes
Confirms the VIN matches the registration, and flags any plate or colour changes the seller hasn't disclosed.
Import / export status
Whether the vehicle was imported (and from where) or exported. Imports are often un-warranted.
DVLA technical data
Engine, fuel, CO2, tax band and tax status — exactly as DVLA holds them.
How it works
- 1
Enter the registration
Type the UK plate of the car you're considering. Spaces are optional.
- 2
We pull live data
Real-time queries to DVLA, DVSA, the PNC, ABI and major UK finance houses.
- 3
Get the report in 30 seconds
Print, save or share the full PDF — your reports stay in your account, no expiry.
When to run an HPI check
Don't skip the check on any used car
Even a clean-looking car can have outstanding finance or a hidden write-off in its past — and the buyer is the one who pays for it.
Buying privately
No dealer protection, no consumer rights. The HPI check is the cheapest insurance you'll buy that day — by an order of magnitude.
Buying from an independent dealer
Dealers should run their own checks — but mistakes happen. A £7.49 HPI check independently verifies their paperwork.
Selling your car
Run a check on your own car so you can show the buyer it's clear before negotiating. It's a strong trust signal that supports the asking price.
After an auction win
Auction houses may disclose Cat S/N status but rarely outstanding finance. Run the check before you collect.
Frequently asked questions
- Outstanding finance, stolen vehicle marker, insurance write-off category, mileage verification, keeper history, VIN/plate/colour changes, import/export status, and full DVLA technical and tax data. A market valuation and MOT history are included.
- A single Full HPI check is £7.49. We also sell 3-packs (£19.99) and 10-packs (£54.99). Credits never expire — buy what you need.
- Reports return in roughly 30 seconds. The data is queried live at the moment you run the check, so it reflects the current state.
- Yes. We use the same authoritative UK sources — DVLA, DVSA, the Police National Computer, the Association of British Insurers and the major UK finance houses.
- An HPI check is the standard pre-purchase due diligence in the UK. It will not, on its own, replace a mechanical inspection — but it tells you whether the car is legally and financially clean to buy.
- Walk away or insist the seller settles the finance and provides a settlement letter from the lender. Buying a car with outstanding finance leaves you at risk of having it repossessed.
Ready to check a car?
One credit, one full report — yours forever in your account.