Recorded high risk markers
See the number of high risk records returned and the type of each marker where supplied. Read each entry before deciding what to ask next.
Vehicle High Risk CheckUnderstand the recorded risks
Check a UK registration for recorded high risk markers and the available details behind them. Review dates, notes and company contact information in a dedicated PDF, so you know which questions to resolve before committing.
The report costs £1.49 per vehicle. Use it alongside the seller's documents, other relevant history checks and an assessment of the car's condition.
What does a high risk check include?
The available entries and supporting vehicle details help you investigate a concern, rather than guess what a marker means.
What is a high risk vehicle marker?
A high risk marker is a recorded entry about an interest in a vehicle. Its meaning depends on the type and the accompanying information. Read the complete record: a label on its own does not explain who raised it, when it was added or what you need to clarify.
The CarExamer package costs £1.49 for one vehicle. The completed check is supplied as a dedicated PDF in your downloadable report archive. Where available, it brings together the marker count, individual records, dates, company details and supporting vehicle information.
Use those details to prepare specific questions. Ask what the interest relates to, whether it remains relevant to the proposed sale and what evidence supports the answer. A company reference can help the organisation identify the entry when you contact it.
CarExamer does not guarantee 100% accuracy of data supplied by third-party providers. Information may be incomplete, incorrect or out of date. Verify important findings with supporting documents and the relevant organisation before relying on them for a purchase.
This report does not settle every buying question. A full car history check covers broader recorded background risks, while a vehicle salvage check looks for available salvage auction history. Neither replaces an assessment of the actual car.
Read each entry in context
What to look for in the report
Dates and supporting notes
Review available marker dates, update dates, registration periods and additional information. Dates give context; they do not establish that an issue is resolved.
Company contact details
Available company names, telephone numbers and references can help you investigate an entry. Keep the relevant reference when requesting clarification.
Vehicle identity details
Compare available make, model, registration, VIN and engine information with the vehicle and its documents. The report does not physically verify the car.
Registration and status information
Review available import, export, scrapped and destruction-certificate indicators, together with registration and V5C details where recorded.
Additional vehicle information
Available fuel, transmission, colour and technical details provide context. Any previous identity-check records describe recorded history, not a new inspection.
How to check a vehicle for high risk markers
Confirm the vehicle, read the report and resolve any uncertainty before making a purchase.
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1. Confirm the registration
Enter the UK number plate on the car history check page. Check that the vehicle details are the ones you expect, select Vehicle high risk check and review the price before adding the package to your cart.
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2. Read the complete entry
Open the completed PDF and review every marker, date, note and company reference supplied. Compare the available identity information with the car and its documents. An absent detail should stay an unanswered question.
Decide
3. Resolve the point of concern
Ask the seller for documents and seek clarification from the named company where appropriate. Independently confirm contact details before sharing information. Keep written evidence of the explanation and pause if important points remain unresolved.
GOV.UK's used-vehicle buying checks include comparing the vehicle and V5C details, checking the VIN and engine number, and reviewing MOT history. Those practical checks remain necessary alongside a report.
High risk markers or wider vehicle history?
Choose the checks that answer your questions. These packages have different scopes.
Vehicle High Risk Check
£1.49 per vehicleIs there a recorded interest I need to investigate?
Review returned high risk markers, supporting dates and notes, and available company contact details. The result is information to follow up, not a guarantee.
Get a high risk reportFull Car History Check
Do I need to investigate finance, theft or write-offs?
Choose the separate broader history package for recorded background risks. A high risk marker check alone does not answer all these questions.
Explore the full history checkVehicle Salvage Check
Has the car appeared in available salvage auction records?
Review recorded auction descriptions, dates, mileage and damage details, with image links where supplied. Salvage records provide another part of the history.
Explore the salvage checkVehicle & MOT History
Do the recorded tests and vehicle details fit the story?
Explore available vehicle information and MOT history, including recorded test results and mileages. Use these to prepare questions about the car's upkeep.
Explore vehicle and MOT historyFor a first look at recorded test results and mileages, use the free MOT history check. If your question is about the asking price, see the Vehicle Valuation report.
How to interpret the result
Focus on what the report actually records, the evidence available and the questions that still need an answer.
A marker needs an explanation
Read its type together with the supporting notes and dates. Do not infer theft, debt or wrongdoing merely from the words high risk. Ask the organisation associated with the entry to explain the interest and what it means for the sale. A seller's account is useful context, but any important assurance should be supported by evidence you can retain.
Dates are context, not clearance
A date marked as high risk and a last-updated date describe different things. A period shown beside an entry should not be treated as proof that an interest has ended. If the record appears old or the seller says the matter was resolved, ask for documents that address that exact record rather than assuming time alone has removed the concern.
No entry leaves other questions open
A completed check with no returned markers tells you the result of this particular search. It does not establish a complete history, legal ownership, repair quality or mechanical condition. Continue with the checks relevant to the car and your concerns. If the check cannot be completed, ask for assistance; an unavailable result must not be read as a favourable one.
Documents and the car must agree
Compare the available identity details with the advert, V5C and the vehicle itself. An import, export or scrapped indicator needs its own explanation; different status labels describe different facts. Keep the report, correspondence and supporting documents together. If the vehicle, documents and seller's explanation do not agree, resolve the discrepancy before making a commitment.
A previous identity-check entry describes a recorded event. This package does not carry out a fresh physical identity check, inspect a VIN or certify ownership. Follow the official buying checklist when viewing the car.
Your questions answered
Prices, recorded markers, accuracy, vehicle identity and what to do when something needs clarification.
It is a registration-based report about recorded high risk markers and available related vehicle information. A marker can include a type, dates, supporting notes and company contact details. These entries help identify questions to resolve with the seller or named company before buying; they are not a complete judgement about the car.
The Vehicle high risk check costs £1.49 per vehicle. Confirm the registration on the car history check page, select this package and review your total before adding it to the cart. Other reports are separate selections, so choose the coverage that answers your buying questions.
No. CarExamer does not guarantee 100% accuracy of data supplied by third-party providers. Information may be incomplete, incorrect or out of date. Confirm important details with supporting documents and the relevant company, and assess the vehicle itself. A report with no recorded high risk markers is not a guarantee that a vehicle is safe or problem-free.
No. Read the actual marker type and accompanying explanation. A high risk entry alone does not establish theft, outstanding finance or wrongdoing by the seller. It is a reason to investigate the recorded interest. Use the appropriate additional history checks for other concerns and resolve conflicting information before paying.
Pause the purchase and read every entry, including its dates and notes. Ask the seller for an explanation and supporting documents. Where a company and reference are listed, obtain clarification from that organisation and independently confirm its contact details. Keep a written record of the response and ask for help if the information remains unclear.
It means no high risk entries were returned for that completed check. It does not confirm the absence of every commercial interest, fraud, theft, finance agreement, accident or mechanical fault. A result that could not be completed is different from a completed check with no records; contact CarExamer if your report is unavailable or unclear.
No. This package focuses on recorded high risk markers and their supporting details. The Full Car History Check is a separate package for broader recorded risks, including finance, theft and insurance write-off information. A salvage check separately looks for available salvage auction records. Review each package description before choosing.
No. Available identity information in the report must still be compared with the physical vehicle and its V5C log book. Ordering by registration does not inspect the stamped VIN or establish that the number plates belong to the car in front of you. Investigate any mismatch before proceeding.
Yes. The completed package is supplied as a dedicated PDF in your downloadable report archive. Keep it with the advert, seller correspondence and any documents used to resolve a marker. Availability of individual fields varies, and a saved report cannot confirm changes made after the check.
Contact CarExamer with your order details, the report section in question and supporting evidence. If the entry names a company, ask it to explain the recorded interest as well. Do not assume that a verbal reassurance removes a marker, and do not treat a disputed entry as resolved until the facts have been clarified.
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