Tesla Vehicle History Check

The title record is only half the story on an EV — £3 covers the half a service history can't.

Buying a used Tesla means checking two separate things: the legal title history, and the car's own electrical condition. The £3 check handles the first — outstanding finance, the stolen marker, write-off category, scrapped status, keeper history, plate changes, MOT and tax status and a retail valuation — exactly as it would for any other UK-registered vehicle.

High repair costs on Tesla body and battery components push borderline accident damage into write-off territory more readily than on a cheaper car, so a repaired Cat S or Cat N Model 3 is not unusual in the used market. Battery state-of-health and software history sit outside any title database — those need their own inspection at viewing, alongside the history report.

What to check on a used Tesla

1. Write-off category — expensive battery and body repair costs mean more Cat S/N write-offs than mainstream badges.
2. Outstanding finance — high purchase prices mean a large share of used Teslas still carry agreements.
3. Keeper history — check the ownership pattern matches what the seller describes.
4. Stolen marker and plate changes — worth checking on any high-value car before you commit.
5. Battery health and software update history aren't in the title record — ask the seller and use the car's own diagnostics at viewing.

Does the £3 check show battery health?

No — battery state-of-health isn't part of any title-history database. The report covers finance, stolen marker, write-off category, keepers, plates, MOT, tax and valuation; battery condition needs checking through the car's own diagnostics or a specialist inspection at viewing.

Are used Teslas more likely to be write-offs?

Repair costs on battery and body components are high, so insurers write damaged Teslas off at damage levels a cheaper car might survive — meaning a meaningful share of used stock has a Cat S or Cat N history. The write-off section of the report shows the category and date.

What's included in the check?

Outstanding finance, stolen marker, write-off category, scrapped status, keeper history, plate changes, MOT and tax status and a retail valuation, for any UK-registered Tesla.

Temporary insurance · Impound insurance · Speeding ticket help · £3 HPI check · Impound guide · Contact