Terms and Conditions

1.Definitions and interpretation

In these terms and conditions, the following words have the meanings set out below:

• "Motadvisor", "we", "us", or "our" refers to Motadvisor Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 12345678) with its registered office at 85 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1AE.
• "Service" refers to the MOT history checking tool, website content, AI repair estimates, and any related features provided through the website motadvisor.co.uk.
• "User", "you", or "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the service.
• "DVSA" refers to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the UK government agency responsible for MOT testing standards and records.
• "Vehicle data" refers to MOT test history, tax status, mileage records, advisory notices, defect information, and related vehicle information retrieved from the DVSA database.
• "Content" includes all text, images, graphics, logos, icons, software, data compilations, and page layout available on the website.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

2.Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Motadvisor website and service, you confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions in full.
• You are at least 18 years of age, or if you are under 18, you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this service.
• If you are using the service on behalf of an organisation, you have the authority to bind that organisation to these terms.
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of the service.

These terms and conditions form a legally binding agreement between you and Motadvisor. They apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service. If you do not agree with any provision of these terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

3.Description of the service

Motadvisor provides a free, publicly accessible web-based tool that allows users to check the MOT history of any UK-registered vehicle by entering the vehicle's registration number. The service retrieves data from the official DVSA MOT database and displays it in a user-friendly format.

Key features of the service include:

• Full MOT test history (passes, failures, and expiry dates)
• Mileage records recorded at each MOT test
• Advisory notices and defect information
• Current vehicle tax status where available
• AI-generated repair cost estimates for advisory items (where applicable)
• Mileage anomaly and fraud detection indicators

The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and availability of the data displayed, we cannot guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free at all times.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

4.User obligations and acceptable use

When using the Motadvisor service, you agree to abide by the following acceptable use policy:

• You will only use the service for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.
• You will only check vehicles that you own, are authorised to check, or have a legitimate interest in (such as a vehicle you are considering purchasing).
• You will not use the service for any fraudulent or criminal purpose, including but not limited to vehicle cloning, identity theft, or stalking.
• You will not attempt to circumvent any security features, access controls, or rate-limiting measures implemented on the website.
• You will not use any automated means (bots, scrapers, scripts, etc.) to access, query, or extract data from the service without our express prior written permission.
• You will not use the service in any way that causes, or is likely to cause, the website or access to it to be interrupted, damaged, or impaired in any way.
• You will not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of any software forming part of the service.
• You will not use the service to transmit or distribute any viruses, malware, or harmful computer code.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

5.Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise stated, Motadvisor owns or is licensed to use all intellectual property rights in the website and its content. These rights include, but are not limited to:

• The "MOTAdvisor" name, logo, and branding elements
• The website design, layout, graphics, and user interface
• All original text, articles, guides, and explanatory content published on the website
• The underlying software code, database structures, and algorithms developed by or for Motadvisor
• AI-generated content including repair cost estimates (where these constitute original compilations)

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the website and its content for your personal, non-commercial purposes only. This licence does not include the right to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or re-sell any part of the website or its content
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the website content
• Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from any accompanying text
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from copies of content

The vehicle data displayed by the service is derived from official DVSA records and is subject to the Open Government Licence v3.0. Such data remains the property of the Crown and is made available under the terms of that licence.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

6.Disclaimers and limitation of liability

Data accuracy disclaimer: The vehicle data displayed by Motadvisor is sourced from the official DVSA MOT database via their public API. While we take reasonable steps to ensure that data is displayed correctly, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any vehicle data. The data you see reflects what is held in the DVSA database at the time of your query.

AI estimate disclaimer: Any repair cost estimates generated by our AI engine are based on typical market rates and are provided for informational and budgeting purposes only. They do not constitute a formal quotation, and actual repair costs may vary depending on the specific vehicle condition, location, and service provider chosen.

No professional advice: The content on this website is for general information only. It is not intended to amount to professional, legal, or financial advice on which you should rely. You should obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the content on our site.

Limitation of liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Motadvisor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the service. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, business, or anticipated savings
• Loss of data or goodwill
• Any financial loss arising from a vehicle purchase decision made in reliance on the data displayed
• Any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses, or other technologically harmful material

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

7.Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Motadvisor, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or access to the service
• Your breach of any of these terms and conditions
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the service (if applicable)
• Any unauthorised use of vehicle data obtained through the service

This indemnity obligation shall survive the termination of these terms and your use of the service.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

8.Third-party links and resources

Our website may contain links to external websites, resources, and services operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and information only. We have no control over the content, availability, or practices of any linked third-party sites.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Motadvisor of the linked website or its operator. You acknowledge and agree that:

• We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on any third-party websites
• We are not liable for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of any third-party websites
• Any transactions, communications, or interactions you have with third parties found through links on our website are solely between you and that third party
• You should review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites before using them

This includes, but is not limited to, links to GOV.UK, DVSA, DVLA, Trading Standards, the Information Commissioner's Office, and any commercial vehicle history check providers mentioned in our content.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

9.Termination of access

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the service at any time and without prior notice if we reasonably believe that:

• You have breached any provision of these terms and conditions
• Your use of the service is causing harm, disruption, or excessive load on our systems
• Your conduct is unlawful, fraudulent, or brings Motadvisor into disrepute
• We are required to do so by law or by a court order

We also reserve the right to discontinue, modify, or suspend the service (in whole or in part) at any time for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Where possible, we will endeavour to provide reasonable notice of any significant changes or planned service interruptions.

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these terms shall immediately cease. Any provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination (including, without limitation, intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnity) shall continue to apply.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

10.Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms and conditions, their subject matter, and their formation (including any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

You and Motadvisor agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions or their subject matter or formation.

Notwithstanding the above, if you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in your local courts. Nothing in this clause affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

11.Changes to these terms

We may revise these terms and conditions at any time by amending this page. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. The date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last updated.

It is your responsibility to check this page periodically to take notice of any changes we make. Your continued use of the service after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

If we make any material changes to these terms, we may, at our discretion, provide additional notice through a banner on the website or by other reasonable means.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

12.Severance and waiver

Severance: If any provision of these terms and conditions is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Waiver: No failure or delay by Motadvisor in exercising any right or remedy provided under these terms or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy. A waiver of any breach of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Entire agreement: These terms and conditions, together with our privacy policy, cookie policy, and accessibility statement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Motadvisor regarding your use of the service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents

13.Contact information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us through one of the following channels:

• Email: contact@motadvisor.co.uk
• Contact form: Visit our contact us page
• Postal address: Legal Department, Motadvisor Limited, 85 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1AE, United Kingdom

If you wish to make a formal complaint about the service, please email us with full details of your concern. We aim to acknowledge all complaints within two working days and provide a substantive response within ten working days.

arrow_upward Back to table of contents