CarKept

Proof your car's been looked after.

MOT statistics, service history and proof of care for every UK car.

MOT history is free for any UK registration (DVSA data).

Timeline

One timeline, the whole history

MOT tests and maintenance records, interleaved in the order they happened — each one carries its own verification, so you can see at a glance how strongly it’s backed.

  1. MOT passed
    DVSA MOT test
    12 May 2024 · 42,310 miles
  2. Brake pads and discs replaced
    Invoice attached
    2 May 2024 · added from a photo of the invoice
  3. Cambelt and water pump replaced
    Garage confirmed
    14 May 2024 · confirmed by the garage that did the work
  4. Keeps going for as long as you own the car

Example timeline — yours will show your own car’s MOT history and the records you add.

Start your car’s timeline →

One record, two sides

Owners add to the timeline, buyers read it — the same verified history either way.

For owners

Keep a permanent service history

Build a digital service record that’s still there when you sell — not a paper book that goes missing in a glovebox.

  1. 1Look up your registration
  2. 2Add a record from a photo of an invoice
  3. 3Ask the garage to confirm it
Start your service history →
For buyers

See how well it’s been looked after

An MOT pass says nothing about servicing — a Kept Report does, tiered by how strongly each record’s confirmed.

  1. 1Ask the seller for their Kept Report
  2. 2See who did the work, and when
  3. 3Compare the model’s MOT pass rate
Browse MOT statistics →
DVSA dataset

79.2% of tests passed, across 52,245,925 MOT tests (2024 DVSA data) covering 96 vehicle makes.

Guides on service history · How these statistics are calculated

Frequently asked questions

What is CarKept?
A free record of how UK cars have been looked after — MOT history from DVSA plus the service history owners add themselves.
Is CarKept free to use?
Checking MOT history and adding maintenance records is free. The full Kept Report, used by buyers, costs £8.99 to unlock.
How do I add my car's service history?
Look up your registration, add a record from a photo of any invoice, then ask the garage to confirm it by email.
What does 'garage confirmed' mean?
The garage that did the work has confirmed it themselves. It's the strongest of CarKept's three tiers — garage confirmed, invoice attached, owner reported.
Can I check a car's service history before I buy it?
Ask the seller for their Kept Report link — it shows the verified history behind the car.