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2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Titanium
68,200 miles · full history
Estimated value
£6,800 – £8,400
Mid-estimate · high confidence
vs. avg mileage
+£320
brand retention
Average
market trend
Softening
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“How much is my car worth?” is one of the most common questions asked by UK car owners. Whether you are thinking about selling, part-exchanging, or just curious, knowing your vehicle's current market value gives you a stronger negotiating position and helps you make informed decisions.
Most free valuation tools online require you to hand over personal details — email address, phone number, postcode — before they show you a figure. Free Plate Check is different. Enter a registration number and get an instant estimated value with no signup, no email, and no personal data collected.
Our valuation combines a depreciation model calibrated for UK vehicles with live market data from similar cars currently for sale. As more users look up vehicles, our estimates improve through an accumulating dataset of comparable values.
Several factors determine what a used car is worth on the UK market. Our valuation model accounts for the main ones automatically, and you can refine further using our condition questionnaire:
Our valuation tool pulls mileage and MOT data automatically from DVLA and MOT records, giving you an adjusted estimate without any manual input. Use the condition questionnaire to further refine the figure based on factors we cannot see from the data alone.
Our valuation estimate is built from multiple data layers. The base layer is a depreciation model that factors in vehicle age, make, and recorded mileage. This is combined with live market data from similar vehicles currently listed for sale, plus an accumulating cache of recent valuations for the same make, model, and year.
When we have strong market data, the estimate narrows to a tighter range with higher confidence. When market data is limited, the estimate relies more on the depreciation model and shows a wider range. We always display the confidence level so you know how strong the estimate is.
This is not a formal valuation. For insurance, finance, or legal purposes, always obtain a professional valuation. Our figure is a useful starting point for understanding roughly what your car is worth on the open market.
Enter your registration number on Free Plate Check to get an instant estimated value. Our tool uses depreciation modelling, mileage analysis, and live market data to calculate a value range — no signup or personal details required.
Yes, completely free. No signup, no email address, no payment required. Enter any UK registration number and see an instant valuation alongside full vehicle details, MOT history, and more.
Our valuations combine a depreciation model with live market data from similar vehicles for sale. The estimate is a guide — actual value depends on condition, specification, service history, and local demand. Use our condition questionnaire to refine the estimate further.
Key factors include: age and mileage, make and model (some brands hold value better), service history, bodywork and interior condition, number of previous owners, accident history, MOT advisories and failures, and current market demand.
No two used cars are identical. A valuation range accounts for differences in condition, specification, service history, and local demand that we cannot determine from registration data alone. Use our condition questionnaire to narrow the range based on your vehicle's specific state.
Yes, significantly. Lower-than-average mileage adds value, while higher mileage reduces it. The UK average is around 8,000 miles per year. However, a high-mileage car with full service history can be worth more than a low-mileage car with gaps in its records.
Yes. A clean MOT history is a strong selling point. Recent failures, repeated advisories on the same item, or a long advisory list can knock hundreds of pounds off the price a buyer is willing to pay. Letting your MOT lapse can be worse — a vehicle with an expired MOT is harder to sell, can't be test driven legally, and signals neglect to buyers. Check your MOT history or set a free reminder.
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