HPI Check
Check if a car has outstanding finance, been written off, reported stolen, or has a mileage discrepancy. Essential before you buy any used car.
What an HPI Check Reveals
Outstanding Finance
If the car has unpaid finance, the lender still owns it — even after you buy it. An HPI check reveals any finance agreements.
Write-off History
Check if the car has been written off (Category A, B, S, or N). Category A and B cars should never return to the road.
Stolen Vehicle Check
Verify the car is not reported as stolen on the Police National Computer. Buying a stolen car means losing both the car and your money.
Mileage Discrepancies
Cross-references mileage records to detect clocking. A car showing 50,000 miles that was at 90,000 at last MOT is a major red flag.
Plate & VIN Changes
Detects if the car has had multiple registration plate changes or VIN discrepancies — signs of cloning or identity fraud.
Valuation & Market Data
Get an independent valuation and see what similar cars are selling for. Helps you negotiate with confidence.
Run an HPI Check
An HPI check typically costs £10–£20 and takes under a minute. It is the single most important check you can do before buying a used car.
Run HPI CheckYou will be redirected to HPI.co.uk, the UK's leading vehicle history checker.
Pro tip: Start with our free MOT history check — it is instant and costs nothing. If the MOT history looks clean, run an HPI check before you make an offer or place a deposit. Never skip the HPI check — even if the seller seems trustworthy.