# CarAdvisor: MOT History Check — AI Insights for Car Buyers

> AI Insights for Car Buyers (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Malih.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caradvisor-mot-history-check/id6756939286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Malih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863776708)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caradvisor-mot-history-check/id6756939286/reviews.md

## What is CarAdvisor?

CarAdvisor gives you instant MOT history, road tax status, and AI analysis that tells you exactly what to look out for on any UK-registered vehicle. Perfect for checking your own car or researching a used vehicle before you buy.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• AI Vehicle Analysis - Health score, plain-English summary, MOT pass rate and recurring defects
• MOT History - Complete test records with advisories and defects from official DVSA data
• Understand Every Defect - Tap any MOT defect for a plain-English explanation, a DIY difficulty rating, and whether to fix it yourself or call a mechanic
• Search by Plate or VIN - Look a vehicle up by UK registration or by its 17-character VIN
• Road Tax Status - Current status and estimated annual cost breakdown
• Clean Air Zones - CAZ and ULEZ eligibility at a glance
• Save to Garage - Personal vehicle collection with custom nicknames, automatically synced across your devices via iCloud
• Search History - Every search revisitable and synced everywhere you're signed into iCloud

WHY CARADVISOR?

• AI-Powered - Know exactly what to look out for, from recurring faults to mileage anomalies, all explained in plain English
• Always in Sync - Your garage, history and AI analysis follow you across every iPhone and iPad
• Official Data - MOT and DVLA records direct from UK government sources
• All-in-One - MOT, tax, and clean air zone info in a single place

CarAdvisor is not affiliated with the UK Government, DVSA, or DVLA. Data is for informational purposes only. Road tax estimates and CAZ eligibility should be verified via official sources. AI analysis is a guide only.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-08-15

• MOT Defect Explanations: Tap any MOT defect for a plain-English explanation, a DIY difficulty rating, and clear guidance on whether to fix it yourself or call a mechanic
• iCloud Sync: Your garage, search history, and AI vehicle analysis now sync automatically across all your devices
• Search by VIN: Look a vehicle up by its 17-character VIN as an alternative to UK registration
• Manufacturer Logo Badges: Garage, history and vehicle detail now show your car's manufacturer logo at a glance
• Share a Vehicle: Send a direct link to any vehicle's details - opens straight to the right screen

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes, including a fix for the tab bar flickering when returning to Home from Search, Garage or History.

### 4.0.0 — 2026-06-08

• AI Vehicle Analysis with instant health score and plain-English summary
• MOT first-time pass rate and recurring defect detection
• Model-specific common fault insights
• Mileage anomaly detection with clear explanations
• Vehicle Services links pre-filled with your registration
• Account support: Sign in with Apple, Google, or email

Also includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-01-25

Improvements and fixes under the hood to make the app more stable and reliable.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-01-08

• Road Tax (VED) Status: See if a vehicle is taxed and when it expires
• Road Tax Estimate: View estimated cost with annual / 6 months / monthly options
• MOT & Tax Due: Quick at-a-glance status on the vehicle details screen
• Clean Air Zones: Check CAZ/ULEZ eligibility

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-05

No release notes.

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All apps by Simon Malih: https://appshunter.io/developer/1863776708

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