Step 01
Enter your registration
Every UK car has a unique registration on its number plate or V5C logbook. Takes seconds to type in.
HPI Alternative — Full Car History, £5 Less
The car-history checks that matter — finance, write-offs, mileage, stolen, MOT — plus AI analysis, from £7.99. No subscription.
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- 01Outstanding finance
- 02Mileage rollbacks
- 03Theft, salvage & auction
- 04Write-off & Category
The Checks You Need, Plus AI Analysis
Core car-history checks, plain-English AI analysis, and pricing from £7.99 — cheaper than HPI.
The Checks That Matter
DVLA, MOT, outstanding finance, write-off, stolen and mileage — the core checks you need before buying a used car
Cheaper Per Check
From £7.99 vs HPI's £19.99 at the time of writing — cheaper per check, with no subscription
AI Analysis Included
A plain-English summary of what every finding means for you — not just raw data
Instant Delivery
Full report in under 60 seconds — no waiting, just results
Carhealth vs HPI
How Carhealth compares to traditional vehicle check services.
Best value
Carhealth Report
from
£7.99
Standard checks
- Vehicle Tax Check
- MOT History (Full)
- Stolen Vehicle Check
- Insurance Write-off Check
- Mileage Verification
- Scrapped/Imported Status
- Outstanding Finance Check
Only with Carhealth
- AI Analysis
- Buyers Guide
- Maintenance Required
- Common Problems
For comparison
HPI Check
£19.99
Single-check price, hpicheck.com — July 2026
Standard checks
- Vehicle Tax Check
- MOT History (Full)
- Stolen Vehicle Check
- Insurance Write-off Check
- Mileage Verification
- Scrapped/Imported Status
- Outstanding Finance Check
Not included
- AI Analysis
- Buyers Guide
- Maintenance Required
- Common Problems
How it works
From registration plate to full report — in under a minute.
Step 02
We search multiple sources
We pull from DVLA, DVSA, police databases, insurance records, auction houses, and more — all at once.
Step 03
Your report is ready
A comprehensive history report is generated within minutes, covering finance, theft, mileage, accidents, and more.
Step 04
Buy with confidence
Use your report to negotiate a better price, avoid hidden problems, and make a safe, informed purchase.
View sample report →Everything inside a Carhealth report.
Our checks go far beyond the basics — the full picture, before you hand over any money.
Report Summary
At-a-glance overview: tax, MOT, police record, insurance, finance, import/export status and more.
AI Analysis
Our AI analyses hundreds of data points to surface insights and flag potential issues you should know about.
Salvage Information
See auction photos and full salvage history — including Cat S, Cat N, Cat B write-off classifications.
Market Value
Compare the asking price against recent sales data so you know if you're getting a fair deal.
Vehicle History
Full MOT history with passes, failures, and advisory notes — a window into the car's maintenance record.
Mileage History
Cross-reference mileage readings across multiple sources to detect clocking and potential fraud.
Specification
Technical specs and original factory equipment: engine, transmission, safety systems, navigation and more.
Safety
Euro NCAP safety ratings and important safety feature checks to ensure the car meets your standards.
Maintenance
Recommended service intervals and maintenance guidance so you can plan for future running costs.
Buyers Guide
Model-specific buying advice from experts to help you make the right decision for this vehicle.
Common Car Faults
Known issues and recurring problems for this make and model — avoid expensive surprises down the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HPI check alternative on Carhealth
Yes. Carhealth costs from £7.99 per check versus HPI's £19.99 at the time of writing. Carhealth covers the core checks a used-car buyer needs: DVLA registration, DVSA MOT history, outstanding finance, write-off/salvage records, stolen-vehicle markers and mileage — and adds an AI analysis layer that translates the findings into plain English.
Carhealth covers the core categories a buyer needs — outstanding finance, insurance write-offs (Cat A/B/S/N), stolen-vehicle status, mileage, MOT history and DVLA registration data — and adds AI-generated analysis and a buyer's guide tailored to the vehicle's history. Exact data coverage can vary between providers, so if there's a specific check you need, it's worth confirming it's included before you buy.
Carhealth draws on official DVLA and DVSA records and established licensed data providers for finance, write-off and stolen-vehicle checks. If something is recorded on the registers we check, it will be reported. You can see exactly what a report contains, and the level of detail, in our sample report before you buy.
HPI has decades of brand recognition, which supports a premium price. Carhealth is a newer, lower-cost service that covers the core checks buyers need and adds AI analysis, priced from £7.99. Competitor prices are as advertised at the time of writing and can change.
Yes — visit carhealth.co.uk/sample-report to see a full example report. It shows exactly what you get: official data checks, AI analysis, mileage timeline, MOT history, and a buyer's guide.