{"uid":"cap_0Iw6bfbgbJ8FmX2DEi57T","slug":"uk-dvsa-mot-test-history-lookup-47dc8373","name":"UK DVSA MOT Test History Lookup","description":"UK DVSA MOT test history by registration plate.","url":"https://vehicle.payapi.market/mot-history","method":"POST","headers":{},"bodySchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"registration":{"type":"string","description":"UK vehicle registration plate."}}},"responseSchema":null,"example":null,"exampleRequest":null,"tags":["x402"],"displayCostAmount":"0.001","displayCostAsset":"USDC","priceDynamic":false,"priceHint":null,"priceStatus":"priced","priceSource":"probe","requiresHandshake":false,"reviewCount":0,"rating":{"score":"0.00","successRate":"0.00","reviews":0,"stars":null,"state":"unrated"},"availabilityStatus":"unknown","priceObserved":null,"sessionDeposit":null,"pricing":{"kind":"static","summary":"$0.001/call","primary":{"kind":"static","protocol":"x402","network":"base","amountUsd":"0.001","per":"call","confidence":"exact"},"accepted":[{"kind":"static","protocol":"x402","network":"base","amountUsd":"0.001","per":"call","confidence":"exact"}]},"paymentMethods":[{"uid":"pm_nCQqm4mkuXkvrEi91k7Oa","protocol":"x402","methodType":"crypto","chain":"base","mode":"charge","costAmount":"0.001","costPer":"request","priority":0,"asset":"0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913","unit":"request","depositMicros":null,"planRef":null}],"brandName":null,"brandSlug":null,"brandBaseUrl":null,"brandDocsUrl":null,"whatItDoes":"Retrieves the full MOT test history for a UK vehicle by its registration plate number from the DVSA database.","exampleAgentPrompt":"Can you pull up the full MOT test history for the UK vehicle with registration plate AB21 CDE — I want to see all the past test dates, pass/fail results, and any advisories?","exampleUseCases":[{"title":"Used car purchase due diligence","prompt":"I'm thinking of buying a used car with the registration plate LK68 XYZ — can you get me the full MOT history so I can see if it's had recurring failures or any serious advisories?"},{"title":"Mileage consistency verification","prompt":"Can you check the MOT history for registration MX14 ABC? I want to see the recorded mileage at each test to make sure the odometer reading lines up and hasn't been clocked."},{"title":"Fleet vehicle compliance audit","prompt":"I need to review the MOT test history for the company van registered as YD19 GHJ — pull up all past tests including any failures and advisories so we can assess its maintenance record."}],"resultDescription":"Returns a structured list of MOT test records for the vehicle, including test dates, test results (pass/fail), recorded mileage at time of test, test station details, failure reasons, and advisory notices issued at each test.","failureModes":["Registration plate not found in DVSA database — vehicle may be unregistered, too new, or exempt from MOT","Invalid registration plate format — input does not match UK registration pattern","Vehicle exempt from MOT — certain vehicles (e.g. historic vehicles pre-1960) may have no MOT records","Payment failure — x402 micropayment not completed, request rejected","Rate limiting — too many requests in a short period","DVSA data unavailable — upstream service outage"],"whenToPreferThis":"Use this endpoint when you need the detailed historical MOT test record for a UK vehicle, including individual test outcomes, advisory notices, and mileage progression over time. Prefer this over the basic tax/MOT status endpoint when you need more than just the current MOT expiry date — for example, when assessing a used vehicle's maintenance history, verifying mileage consistency, or identifying recurring mechanical issues. This endpoint is ideal for pre-purchase vehicle checks and compliance audits.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-09-14T00:38:53.148Z","isFirstParty":false}