Where Our Data Comes From
We source vehicle data directly from official UK government agencies and authorised industry databases to ensure the highest level of accuracy in every report.
6+
Official Sources
Real-time
Data Updates
100+
Data Points
Billions
Records Checked
Our Official Data Partners
DVLA
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
The official UK government agency responsible for maintaining the register of drivers and vehicles.
Data Provided:
- Vehicle registration details
- Make, model and colour
- First registration date
- V5C (logbook) issue date
- Keeper change count
- Tax status and due date
- SORN status
- CO2 emissions and fuel type
- Engine size and power output
DVSA
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The government agency responsible for MOT testing standards and maintaining the MOT history database.
Data Provided:
- Complete MOT history since 2005
- Test results (pass/fail)
- Recorded mileage at each test
- Advisories and failure reasons
- MOT expiry date
- Testing station details
MIAFTR
Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register
The insurance industry database recording vehicles that have been written off or stolen.
Data Provided:
- Write-off category (A, B, S, N)
- Date of write-off
- Insurance company involved
- Theft markers
- Total loss records
UK Finance Houses
Major UK Finance Lenders
A consortium of UK finance providers including banks and specialist lenders who register outstanding finance agreements.
Data Provided:
- Outstanding HP agreements
- PCP finance deals
- Lease agreements
- Finance company details
- Agreement status
Mileage Registries
National Mileage Register
Aggregated mileage data from multiple sources to detect odometer discrepancies.
Data Provided:
- Historical mileage readings
- MOT mileage history
- Service record mileages
- Mileage anomaly detection
- Clocking risk assessment
PNC
Police National Computer
The police database used to identify stolen vehicles and those involved in criminal activity.
Data Provided:
- Stolen vehicle markers
- Police interest flags
- Recovery status
Data Quality & Accuracy
How We Ensure Accuracy
- Direct API connections to official databases
- Real-time data synchronisation where available
- Cross-referencing between multiple sources
- Automated anomaly detection systems
- Regular audits and data integrity checks
Important Notes
While we strive for 100% accuracy, vehicle data is ultimately sourced from third-party databases and may occasionally contain errors or omissions.
MOT history is available from 2005 onwards. Earlier records may not be complete.
Finance checks cover major UK lenders but may not include all private finance arrangements.
We recommend using our reports as part of a comprehensive due diligence process when buying a vehicle.