Car Check by Make and ModelFull car history checks for every major make and the 100 most checked models

Choose your make or model to see what full history checks find on it (outstanding finance, write-offs, stolen markers), its common problems from MOT records, and every version. Or enter a reg for a free vehicle check of any car.

4,403 full checks analysed
16.7% had outstanding finance
13.4% had a write-off record

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Of the 4,403 vehicles checked with a full CarCheckUp report, 16.7% had outstanding finance recorded, 13.4% an insurance write-off record and 34.1% a number plate change.

Outstanding finance: lender and agreement
Insurance write-off: Cat S, N, C or D
Police stolen marker
High risk register
Previous keepers and last change
Plate and colour changes
Scrapped, imported or exported
Mileage anomaly check

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Top 100 most checked models

The cars UK buyers check most on CarCheckUp. Each page shows what full history checks found on that model, its MOT pass rate, its 20 most common MOT problems and every version.

1. Ford Transit 21,739 checked 14.4% outstanding finance · 10.2% write-off (full checks) 72% MOT Ford Transit car check →
2. Volkswagen Golf 20,844 checked 14.0% outstanding finance · 14.0% write-off (full checks) 78% MOT Volkswagen Golf car check →
3. Ford Fiesta 18,017 checked 11.0% outstanding finance · 17.6% write-off (full checks) 75% MOT Ford Fiesta car check →
4. Vauxhall Corsa 16,674 checked 11.9% outstanding finance · 11.9% write-off (full checks) 74% MOT Vauxhall Corsa car check →
5. BMW 3 Series 15,485 checked 20.0% outstanding finance · 11.8% write-off (full checks) 80% MOT BMW 3 Series car check →
6. Ford Focus 15,415 checked 18.1% outstanding finance · 9.7% write-off (full checks) 77% MOT Ford Focus car check →
7. Vauxhall Astra 13,887 checked 10.1% outstanding finance · 11.2% write-off (full checks) 76% MOT Vauxhall Astra car check →
8. Audi A3 11,360 checked 12.8% outstanding finance · 28.2% write-off (full checks) 79% MOT Audi A3 car check →
9. BMW 1 Series 10,133 checked 14.1% outstanding finance · 32.4% write-off (full checks) 81% MOT BMW 1 Series car check →
10. Volkswagen Polo 9,164 checked 14.5% outstanding finance · 25.5% write-off (full checks) 74% MOT Volkswagen Polo car check →
11. Mercedes-Benz C-Class 7,982 checked 9.9% outstanding finance · 15.5% write-off (full checks) 80% MOT Mercedes-Benz C-Class car check →
12. Nissan Qashqai 7,074 checked 19.5% outstanding finance · 19.5% write-off (full checks) 75% MOT Nissan Qashqai car check →
13. Audi A4 6,956 checked 25.0% outstanding finance · 27.1% write-off (full checks) 79% MOT Audi A4 car check →
14. BMW 5 Series 6,620 checked 18.0% outstanding finance · 11.5% write-off (full checks) 81% MOT BMW 5 Series car check →
15. Land Rover Range Rover 6,325 checked 22.8% outstanding finance · 12.7% write-off (full checks) 82% MOT Land Rover Range Rover car check →
16. Mercedes-Benz A-Class 6,305 checked 48.3% outstanding finance · 10.3% write-off (full checks) 83% MOT Mercedes-Benz A-Class car check →
17. Toyota Yaris 5,752 checked 77% MOT Toyota Yaris car check →
18. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 5,384 checked 10.3% outstanding finance · 17.9% write-off (full checks) 74% MOT Mercedes-Benz Sprinter car check →
19. SEAT Leon 5,134 checked 20.0% outstanding finance · 11.4% write-off (full checks) 80% MOT SEAT Leon car check →
20. Volkswagen Transporter 5,059 checked 8.5% outstanding finance · 4.2% write-off (full checks) 72% MOT Volkswagen Transporter car check →
21. Vauxhall Insignia 4,819 checked 9.8% outstanding finance · 14.6% write-off (full checks) 78% MOT Vauxhall Insignia car check →
22. Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4,702 checked 25.0% outstanding finance · 9.4% write-off (full checks) 83% MOT Mercedes-Benz E-Class car check →
23. Vauxhall Vivaro 4,607 checked 10.3% outstanding finance · 10.3% write-off (full checks) 70% MOT Vauxhall Vivaro car check →
24. Volkswagen Passat 4,600 checked 78% MOT Volkswagen Passat car check →
25. Renault Clio 4,238 checked 71% MOT Renault Clio car check →
26. Toyota Prius 4,138 checked 81% MOT Toyota Prius car check →
27. Honda Civic 4,062 checked 76% MOT Honda Civic car check →
28. Ford Kuga 4,025 checked 82% MOT Ford Kuga car check →
29. SEAT Ibiza 3,963 checked 75% MOT SEAT Ibiza car check →
30. Skoda Octavia 3,859 checked 80% MOT Skoda Octavia car check →
31. Vauxhall Zafira 3,821 checked 75% MOT Vauxhall Zafira car check →
32. Ford Mondeo 3,520 checked 77% MOT Ford Mondeo car check →
33. Audi A6 3,405 checked 82% MOT Audi A6 car check →
34. Audi A5 3,390 checked 18.2% outstanding finance · 15.2% write-off (full checks) 83% MOT Audi A5 car check →
35. Nissan Juke 3,254 checked 78% MOT Nissan Juke car check →
36. Volkswagen Tiguan 3,181 checked 83% MOT Volkswagen Tiguan car check →
37. Kia Sportage 2,978 checked 80% MOT Kia Sportage car check →
38. Skoda Fabia 2,914 checked 77% MOT Skoda Fabia car check →
39. Vauxhall Mokka 2,914 checked 81% MOT Vauxhall Mokka car check →
40. Audi A1 2,904 checked 82% MOT Audi A1 car check →
41. Peugeot 208 2,843 checked 78% MOT Peugeot 208 car check →
42. Peugeot Boxer 2,787 checked 12.1% outstanding finance · 9.1% write-off (full checks) 76% MOT Peugeot Boxer car check →
43. Land Rover Discovery 2,782 checked 42.9% outstanding finance · 2.9% write-off (full checks) 78% MOT Land Rover Discovery car check →
44. Honda Jazz 2,742 checked 79% MOT Honda Jazz car check →
45. Fiat 500 2,706 checked 75% MOT Fiat 500 car check →
46. Citroen Berlingo 2,557 checked 72% MOT Citroen Berlingo car check →
47. Renault Trafic 2,521 checked 70% MOT Renault Trafic car check →
48. BMW X5 2,501 checked 79% MOT BMW X5 car check →
49. Volkswagen Caddy 2,481 checked 75% MOT Volkswagen Caddy car check →
50. Citroen C4 2,413 checked 75% MOT Citroen C4 car check →
51. Nissan Micra 2,392 checked 75% MOT Nissan Micra car check →
52. Mercedes-Benz CLA 2,381 checked 84% MOT Mercedes-Benz CLA car check →
53. Citroen C3 2,350 checked 75% MOT Citroen C3 car check →
54. BMW 4 Series 2,345 checked 86% MOT BMW 4 Series car check →
55. MINI Cooper 2,322 checked 84% MOT MINI Cooper car check →
56. Toyota Corolla 2,270 checked 79% MOT Toyota Corolla car check →
57. Toyota Aygo 2,265 checked 78% MOT Toyota Aygo car check →
58. Peugeot Partner 2,222 checked 72% MOT Peugeot Partner car check →
59. BMW 2 Series 2,202 checked 86% MOT BMW 2 Series car check →
60. Ford Ranger 2,198 checked 78% MOT Ford Ranger car check →
61. Toyota Auris 2,164 checked 81% MOT Toyota Auris car check →
62. Peugeot 308 2,061 checked 77% MOT Peugeot 308 car check →
63. Fiat Ducato 2,032 checked 75% MOT Fiat Ducato car check →
64. Audi TT 2,007 checked 78% MOT Audi TT car check →
65. Renault Megane 1,926 checked 71% MOT Renault Megane car check →
66. Citroen Relay 1,882 checked 12.9% outstanding finance · 22.6% write-off (full checks) 71% MOT Citroen Relay car check →
67. Peugeot 3008 1,878 checked 77% MOT Peugeot 3008 car check →
68. Hyundai Tucson 1,831 checked 84% MOT Hyundai Tucson car check →
69. Vauxhall Combo 1,809 checked 71% MOT Vauxhall Combo car check →
70. Volkswagen Crafter 1,787 checked 73% MOT Volkswagen Crafter car check →
71. Peugeot 207 1,751 checked 72% MOT Peugeot 207 car check →
72. Hyundai i10 1,710 checked 78% MOT Hyundai i10 car check →
73. Ford Puma 1,696 checked 85% MOT Ford Puma car check →
74. Mercedes-Benz Vito 1,684 checked 74% MOT Mercedes-Benz Vito car check →
75. Iveco Daily 1,669 checked 72% MOT Iveco Daily car check →
76. Honda CR-V 1,609 checked 80% MOT Honda CR-V car check →
77. Renault Master 1,561 checked 70% MOT Renault Master car check →
78. Mazda 3 1,550 checked 79% MOT Mazda 3 car check →
79. Peugeot 2008 1,550 checked 80% MOT Peugeot 2008 car check →
80. BMW X3 1,540 checked 81% MOT BMW X3 car check →
81. Kia Ceed 1,515 checked 76% MOT Kia Ceed car check →
82. Volkswagen Scirocco 1,510 checked 77% MOT Volkswagen Scirocco car check →
83. Audi Q5 1,502 checked 86% MOT Audi Q5 car check →
84. Volkswagen Touran 1,492 checked 76% MOT Volkswagen Touran car check →
85. Ford KA 1,479 checked 77% MOT Ford KA car check →
86. Suzuki Swift 1,445 checked 76% MOT Suzuki Swift car check →
87. Hyundai i20 1,445 checked 78% MOT Hyundai i20 car check →
88. Jaguar XF 1,443 checked 80% MOT Jaguar XF car check →
89. Nissan Note 1,427 checked 74% MOT Nissan Note car check →
90. BMW X1 1,406 checked 84% MOT BMW X1 car check →
91. Land Rover Defender 1,351 checked 72% MOT Land Rover Defender car check →
92. Ford S-MAX 1,335 checked 75% MOT Ford S-MAX car check →
93. Kia Picanto 1,330 checked 76% MOT Kia Picanto car check →
94. Skoda Superb 1,295 checked 82% MOT Skoda Superb car check →
95. Audi Q3 1,284 checked 86% MOT Audi Q3 car check →
96. Volvo XC60 1,281 checked 83% MOT Volvo XC60 car check →
97. Vauxhall Meriva 1,277 checked 77% MOT Vauxhall Meriva car check →
98. Ford C-MAX 1,273 checked 78% MOT Ford C-MAX car check →
99. Hyundai i30 1,272 checked 75% MOT Hyundai i30 car check →
100. Mazda 2 1,217 checked 77% MOT Mazda 2 car check →

Car check by make

Makes with at least 500 vehicles checked: full-check findings, MOT pass rate (UK average 77%), common problems and every model.

Ford 68,608 vehicles · 75% MOT pass rate 16.7% outstanding finance · 12.0% write-off (full checks) Transit Fiesta Focus Mondeo Kuga Ranger KA S-MAX C-MAX Puma Ford car check →
Volkswagen 52,784 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate 14.9% outstanding finance · 13.0% write-off (full checks) Golf Polo Transporter Passat Tiguan Caddy Scirocco Touran Crafter Volkswagen car check →
Vauxhall 51,361 vehicles · 75% MOT pass rate 12.7% outstanding finance · 13.5% write-off (full checks) Corsa Astra Insignia Vivaro Zafira Mokka Combo Meriva Vauxhall car check →
BMW 43,498 vehicles · 81% MOT pass rate 22.6% outstanding finance · 14.7% write-off (full checks) 3 Series 1 Series 5 Series X5 4 Series 2 Series X3 X1 BMW car check →
Mercedes-Benz 33,203 vehicles · 80% MOT pass rate 24.3% outstanding finance · 11.1% write-off (full checks) C-Class A-Class Sprinter E-Class Vito CLA Mercedes-Benz car check →
Audi 34,885 vehicles · 81% MOT pass rate 20.2% outstanding finance · 20.5% write-off (full checks) A3 A4 A6 A5 A1 TT Q5 Q3 Audi car check →
Toyota 22,135 vehicles · 79% MOT pass rate 14.9% outstanding finance · 11.2% write-off (full checks) Yaris Prius Auris Aygo Corolla Toyota car check →
Peugeot 18,355 vehicles · 75% MOT pass rate 16.2% outstanding finance · 10.0% write-off (full checks) Boxer 208 Partner 308 207 3008 2008 Peugeot car check →
Nissan 16,292 vehicles · 75% MOT pass rate 14.4% outstanding finance · 13.5% write-off (full checks) Qashqai Juke Micra Note Nissan car check →
Renault 13,016 vehicles · 71% MOT pass rate Clio Trafic Megane Master Renault car check →
Citroen 12,570 vehicles · 73% MOT pass rate 12.7% outstanding finance · 19.5% write-off (full checks) Berlingo C4 C3 Relay Citroen car check →
Land Rover 11,010 vehicles · 79% MOT pass rate 23.7% outstanding finance · 8.9% write-off (full checks) Range Rover Discovery Defender Land Rover car check →
Honda 11,551 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate Civic Jazz CR-V Honda car check →
SEAT 10,538 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate Leon Ibiza SEAT car check →
Skoda 9,407 vehicles · 79% MOT pass rate Octavia Fabia Superb Skoda car check →
Volvo 6,633 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate XC60 Volvo car check →
Hyundai 8,299 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate i10 i30 i20 Tucson Hyundai car check →
Kia 7,761 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate Sportage Ceed Picanto Kia car check →
Fiat 8,451 vehicles · 74% MOT pass rate 500 Ducato Fiat car check →
MINI 6,809 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate Cooper MINI car check →
Mazda 6,043 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate 3 2 Mazda car check →
Suzuki 3,982 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate Swift Suzuki car check →
Jaguar 4,211 vehicles · 81% MOT pass rate XF Jaguar car check →
Mitsubishi 3,255 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate Mitsubishi car check →
DAF Trucks 1,037 vehicles · 92% MOT pass rate DAF Trucks car check →
Iveco 1,540 vehicles · 73% MOT pass rate Daily Iveco car check →
MG 1,164 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate MG car check →
Lexus 2,087 vehicles · 84% MOT pass rate Lexus car check →
Porsche 1,784 vehicles · 83% MOT pass rate Porsche car check →
Yamaha 1,490 vehicles · 82% MOT pass rate Yamaha car check →
Dacia 1,324 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate Dacia car check →
Jeep 872 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate Jeep car check →
Renault Trucks 556 vehicles · 82% MOT pass rate Renault Trucks car check →
Alfa Romeo 991 vehicles · 75% MOT pass rate Alfa Romeo car check →
Tesla 619 vehicles · 86% MOT pass rate Tesla car check →
Subaru 850 vehicles · 78% MOT pass rate Subaru car check →
Chevrolet 876 vehicles · 72% MOT pass rate Chevrolet car check →
Smart 752 vehicles · 77% MOT pass rate Smart car check →
Saab 649 vehicles · 76% MOT pass rate Saab car check →

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