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Smarter used car decisions

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Swifty turns years of MOT history into clear, practical insight, helping you decide if a car is worth viewing and what to check if it is.

Two cars can look the same. Their histories can be very different.

2018 · 65,000miles · £7,995

GREEN

Worth shortlisting

2018 · 65,000miles · £7,995

AMBER-RED

Better vehicles
likely available

GREEN

Worth shortlisting

  • Normal patterns of wear for brakes and tyres
  • No major issues highlighted in MOT history
  • History suggests careful ownership

2018 · 65,000miles · £7,995

2018 · 65,000miles · £7,995

AMBER-RED

Better vehicles likely available

  • Multiple break and suspension issues
  • Emission issue recorded
  • Signs of structural corrosion

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Analyses official
MOT history

Clear easy to
understand report

Definitive shortlist
guidance

Helps you avoid
wasting time and money

Not all used cars are the same.

Swifty analyses the history behind the advert

2018
65,000miles
£7,995

2018
65,000miles
£7,995

GREEN

Worth shortlisting

  • NORMAL PATTERS OF WEAR FOR BRAKES AND TYRES
  • No major issues highlighted in MOT history
  • History suggests careful ownership

This car has a clean and consistent history.

Worth shortlisting

AMBER-RED

Better vehicles likely available

  • Multiple break and suspension issues
  • Emmison issue recorded
  • Signs of structural corrosion
  • Showing signs of deterioration

This car shows several red flags

Better vehicles likely available

Same make. Same age. Same mileage. Same price
Very different story

Years of history.
One clear asessmemt.

Swifty analyses the full MOT history to spot the patterns,
problems and deterioraton – and gives you a clear verdict.

See the patterns

Recurring problems and deteriouration brougyt together

See what matters

Key systems assessed so you know where the risks are.

Know what to check

Inspection priorities for this specific car.

Before you spend thousands on a car, spend a little checking it.

Buy Smarter, Ask Swifty

Swifty analyses the MOT history others miss,
so you can buy with confidence

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Buying a car should feel exciting — not uncertain. 
An MOT pass doesn’t mean a clean history. It means it passed that day. 
Swifty looks beneath the surface of a car’s MOT history and highlights patterns most buyers never spot — so you can feel confident before you set off to view it.

Buying a used car?

Discover any hidden problems in the MOT history before you buy

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Why look beyond the
latest MOT pass?

Most used cars pass their MOT. That doesn’t mean the story underneath is healthy.
 
In the UK around 28% of UK used car buyers report a fault within the first month of ownership. That’s 2.1 million cars sold with faults each year.
 
Faults can mean big bills running to hundreds or even thousands of pounds, especially with modern, often complex cars.
 
An MOT confirms roadworthiness on a specific day — not whether issues are recurring, returning, or gradually getting worse.
 
Swifty helps you spot those patterns early by looking at the whole MOT history for clues on problems areas and cars that have potentially have had a poor maintenance history — before you invest your time, your money, or your excitement.
 
You can’t entirely eliminate risk when you buy a used car – any car might get a fault – but by using Swift Car Check smart buyers can identify problem patterns early, avoid cars which clearly have problems and shortlist cars that look promising. 

What you'll get in just 30 seconds

A clear, No Nonsense Verdict

A full report with simple traffic-light assessments across key areas like brakes, suspension and emissions — based on long-term patterns, not just one test result.

Clear Insight — Not Just Raw Data

A straightforward explanation of what matters, what looks typical for a car of that age, and where it might be worth asking a few more questions.

Preparation for Viewing

Practical prompts to guide your conversation with the seller — and highlight what to check when you’re standing next to the car.

Full Official MOT Record Included

The complete official DVSA MOT history remains visible beneath the summary — so you can see exactly what’s been recorded.

Just ask swifty!

How It Works

Step 1

Enter the reg

Swifty instantly pulls the official MOT history.

Step 2

Swifty reviews the history and identifies recurring or escalating patterns.

Step 3

Receive your clear, structured MOT pattern report in everyday English — ready before you even book a viewing.

Traffic Light Assessment

Swifty considers six different areas from the car’s MOT history and gives a traffic light assessment on each section plus an overall assessment to help you shortlist cars worth viewing.

🟢 GREEN

A car worth viewing.

Clean MOT pattern.

No major concerns.

🟠 ORANGE

A car which may have potential but check carefully. Issues to clarify or be aware of before viewing.

🔴 RED

This car is probably not worth it

 It is likely there are similar cars in better condition for you to consider.

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Check a car's MOT History in under 30 seconds

Know whether its worth viewing – before you spend your money or time.

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About Swifty

Buying a car should feel exciting — not uncertain.  An MOT pass doesn’t mean a clean history. It means it passed that day. 
Swifty looks beneath the surface of a car’s MOT history and highlights patterns most buyers never spot — so you can feel confident before you set off to view it.