Affiliate disclosure
Last updated: 14 February 2026
How we fund this site
motdata.uk is a free resource. We do not charge users to access MOT data, vehicle statistics, or guides. To keep the site running, we earn revenue through affiliate partnerships and may in future display advertisements.
What are affiliate links?
Some links on this site are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a small commission from the provider. This comes at no additional cost to you — the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the provider.
Which services?
We may earn commissions from the following types of services:
- Vehicle history checks — services that check for outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen status, and plate changes (e.g. HPI, Carvertical, TotalCarCheck)
- Car insurance comparison — price comparison services for motor insurance
- Breakdown cover — roadside assistance providers
Our editorial independence
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our data, rankings, or editorial content. The MOT pass rates, failure statistics, and vehicle data on this site come directly from DVSA government datasets and are processed using the same methodology for every vehicle, regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship with a related service.
We will never:
- Alter data or rankings to benefit an affiliate partner
- Recommend a service solely because it pays a higher commission
- Hide relevant information to push users towards affiliate links
How to identify affiliate links
Pages that contain affiliate links will include a disclosure notice. Affiliate links may also be identified by tracking parameters in the URL. If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can navigate directly to any service provider's website.
Advertising Standards
We comply with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) codes regarding the disclosure of affiliate relationships and commercial content.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate partnerships, contact us at privacy@motdata.uk.