Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In the UK, vehicle owners need to comply with MOT (Ministry of Transport) regulations, which require vehicles over three years old to undergo an annual test to ensure they meet road safety and environmental standards; failure to comply can result in fines and invalidate insurance. Many vehicle owners struggle to keep track of MOT status, expiry dates, and advisory information, leading to potential legal violations and safety risks.
Solution
MOTchecker provides a comprehensive online platform that allows users to instantly access current and historical MOT, tax, and vehicle details for any UK registration plate. By aggregating data from official sources like GOV.UK and third-party providers, MOTchecker offers a detailed overview of a vehicle's status, including MOT expiry date, tax status, mileage information, and write-off history. The platform also offers email and SMS reminders to notify users before their vehicle tax and MOT expire, helping them avoid fines and maintain legal compliance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes UK-based vehicle owners who need to stay compliant with MOT and tax regulations, as well as individuals looking to purchase used vehicles and wanting to check vehicle history.
Features
- Instant access to current and historical MOT, tax, and vehicle details for any UK registration plate
- Email and SMS reminders for vehicle tax & MOT expiry
- Detailed vehicle reports with 15 parameters, including make, model, fuel type, registration date, and insurance group
- MOT history check, showcasing successful and failed tests with reasons for failures
- Car tax check, displaying road tax status, due date, CO2 emission levels, and calculated tax costs
- Mileage information, including estimated vehicle mileage, average yearly mileage, and last record
- Car write-off check, providing access to official DVLA data for write-off categories like CAT A, B, S, and N
- Access to DVLA records, Police National Computer (PNC) stolen vehicle records, finance agreements, and auction house records