Make a better decision before you view the car.
Practical UK guidance for checking the advert, MOT history, mileage, seller evidence and known weak points without being overwhelmed by disconnected facts.
Before travelling
Confirm the basics first.
Does the registration and vehicle identity match the advert?
Does the MOT mileage follow a credible pattern?
Can the seller provide dated evidence for important work?
Complete pre-viewing guide
Check a second-hand car before you buy it
A UK buyer guide for checking a second-hand car before viewing: registration, MOT history, mileage, seller evidence, model problems and negotiation signals.
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The library is organised around the buying decision, not around generic article categories.
Before you travel
Decide whether the car deserves a viewing
Start with the advert, registration, MOT pattern, mileage and the evidence the seller can provide before you spend time travelling.
Used car buying checklist for UK buyers
A practical used-car buying checklist covering documents, MOT history, cold starts, leaks, tyres, brakes, test drives and negotiation evidence.
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MOT history checkHow to read MOT history before buying a used car
Understand MOT passes, failures, advisories, repeated defects, corrosion notes, mileage gaps and repair evidence before buying a used car.
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Mileage checkCar mileage check: when high mileage is a problem
Learn why car mileage depends on model, engine, age, service history and known wear points, not only the number on the advert.
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Understand the risk
Turn disconnected facts into buyer questions
Use model context, common weak points and report guidance to understand what needs proof, inspection or negotiation.
Common car problems and how to check them before buying
Understand common used-car problems, model-specific weak points and the service evidence to request before viewing.
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Used car report UKUsed car report for UK buyers
Learn how a Duewise used-car report helps UK buyers interpret MOT history, mileage, advert claims, model weak points and seller evidence before viewing.
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Used car check UKUsed car checks that look beyond the MOT
Learn what a Duewise used-car check covers: model weak points, mileage context, MOT patterns, evidence gaps and buyer actions.
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After purchase
Keep the car and its evidence organised
Set a sensible maintenance baseline, prepare for future MOTs and retain the paperwork that protects the car's value.
Use the guides to prepare. Use Duewise to assess the car.
Enter the UK registration, mileage and asking price to combine available MOT context, vehicle identity, model knowledge and practical evidence checks.