MotorCheck review 2026
- Best Value
The best value full check we found: £9.99 buys finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and colour-change checks with a £30,000 guarantee.
- Full check price
- £9.99
- Product compared
- Single check
- Data guarantee
- £30,000
- Best for
- Buyers who want a full check with a guarantee for under £10
Verdict
MotorCheck is the best value full check we found. Its single £9.99 check lists outstanding finance, stolen, write-off, mileage, MOT, keepers, plate and colour changes, scrapped status, an “at risk” marker and a valuation, and comes with a £30,000 guarantee for non-trade buyers.
It sits just behind the leaders because a few details are thinner: the mileage check method isn’t explained, import/export status isn’t listed, and its published material shows less of the report layout.
How MotorCheck scores
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage and included checks | 30% | 9.0 | All core checks plus MOT, keepers, plates, colour, scrapped, valuation and “at risk” markers. Import/export is not listed. |
| Price and value | 25% | 9.0 | £9.99 with a £30,000 guarantee, and bundles bring it down to £4 per check. |
| Risk clarity | 20% | 8.0 | Each core check is named on the pricing page, but the mileage check method isn’t explained. |
| Pricing transparency | 10% | 9.0 | One check type with clearly priced 3 and 5-check bundles. |
| Report usability | 15% | 7.5 | Scored conservatively: published material lists report contents but shows little of the layout. |
| Weighted score | 100% | 8.6 | Sum of each score × its weight. |
What the MotorCheck full check includes
Based on what MotorCheck lists for its Single check. “Not listed” means the provider doesn’t mention it, not that it has confirmed it’s missing.
- Included Outstanding finance core Included
- Included Stolen vehicle check core Included
- Included Insurance write-off core Included
- Included: “Mileage check” listed; method not stated Mileage check core Included: “Mileage check” listed; method not stated
- Included MOT history Included
- Included Previous keepers Included
- Included Plate changes Included
- Not listed by provider Imported / exported Not listed by provider
- Included Scrapped marker Included
- Included Colour changes Included
- Not listed by provider VIN / logbook match Not listed by provider
- Included: “At risk” check High-risk marker Included: “At risk” check
- Included Valuation Included
- Not listed by provider Damage records Not listed by provider
Packages and prices
| Package | Price | Checks | Finance, stolen and write-off | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single check compared | £9.99 | 1 | Yes | |
| 3-check bundle | £14.99 | 3 | Yes | £5.00 per check |
| 5-check bundle | £19.99 | 5 | Yes | £4.00 per check |
One check type. Bundles are the only variation. Multi-check: 3 checks for £14.99 or 5 for £19.99.
Strengths
- £9.99 single check with a £30,000 guarantee
- Includes colour changes, “at risk” markers and a valuation
- Simple pricing: one check type, plus 3 and 5-check bundles
Weaknesses
- Mileage check method not stated
- Imported/exported status not listed
- Guarantee excludes trade users
Pricing analysis
MotorCheck sells one check type at £9.99, with bundles of 3 for £14.99 (£5 each) and 5 for £19.99 (£4 each). There’s no cut-down tier, so every purchase includes the same full check. That simplicity earns a high transparency score.
Guarantee: £30,000. Applies to full check reports for non-trade users only.
Usability analysis
The pricing page clearly lists what each check includes. We couldn’t see a full sample of the report layout in MotorCheck’s published material, so we scored usability conservatively at 7.5.
Who MotorCheck is best for
Buyers who want a full check with a guarantee for under £10. If you want a full check with a £30,000 guarantee for under £10, or need to check a handful of cars cheaply, MotorCheck is hard to beat.
Free check: Free car identity check.
Alternatives to MotorCheck
- Carpeep #1 · 9.0/10 · £15 Our #1 pick, with import/export and VIN checks and the clearest report, for £15.
- Total Car Check #7 · 8.0/10 · £9.99 Gold costs the same £9.99 with a £30,000 guarantee, and also lists import/export.
- MyCarCheck #10 · 7.3/10 · £8.49 Cheaper at £8.49, but with no data guarantee.
Final verdict
MotorCheck is our Best Value Full Check for 2026: broad coverage, a £30,000 guarantee and straightforward pricing for £9.99. Check the guarantee terms if you’re buying as a trader, because trade users are excluded.
Sources and verification
Facts on this page were checked against MotorCheck’s own website on . Verification confidence: High. Checked against MotorCheck’s UK pricing page.
- Pricing (opens in a new tab) (accessed 6 October 2026)
- Home page (opens in a new tab) (accessed 6 October 2026)
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