Used car checks that look beyond the MOT
A used car check should help you decide whether to view, inspect, negotiate or walk away. Duewise focuses on the things that can cost buyers money: known model faults, mileage stage, service evidence and MOT patterns.
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Duewise provides buyer guidance, not a replacement for inspecting the vehicle, verifying documents or using a professional inspection where needed.
Guide
What to check
Learn what a Duewise used-car check covers: model weak points, mileage context, MOT patterns, evidence gaps and buyer actions.
Why MOT alone is not enough
A valid MOT means the car met minimum test standards on the day. It does not prove the vehicle has strong service history, no hidden wear, no finance risk or no model-specific weak points.
- Repeated advisories can show repairs being delayed.
- A clean pass can still hide missing service invoices.
- Mileage needs model, engine and age context.
What Duewise checks
Duewise combines the registration and available MOT context with mileage, asking price and structured model data. The report then explains what proof to ask for and what to inspect before travelling.
- Common problems for the model and engine.
- Mileage-related risk and likely wear stage.
- Evidence that would reduce buyer risk.
- Viewing checks, seller questions and negotiation points.
What evidence gaps mean
Evidence gaps are missing proof that should affect buyer confidence, such as absent service invoices, unclear MOT repairs or no evidence of known weak-point repairs.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Duewise replace a mechanic?
No. Duewise provides buyer guidance, not a replacement for inspecting the vehicle, verifying documents or using a professional inspection where needed.
Can I use Duewise without DVLA or DVSA data?
Yes. Official lookup data can improve context when available, but the app remains usable with manual registration, mileage and asking-price inputs.
Check a specific car before you view it.
Enter the registration, mileage and asking price to get a Duewise buyer report with common problems, evidence gaps and viewing checks.