Free Plate Check
Embeddable widget

Drop a free vehicle check into your site.

One <script> tag. No framework, no API key, no dependencies. Configure the theme, size and accent below — the embed code updates live.

Free forever · no signup~4 KB vanilla JSResponsive 280–420 pxDark + light themes

Theme

Size

Accent

Input style

UK plate = the classic yellow border. Modern = cyan focus ring.

Live preview
≤420 px
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Paste into your HTML
<div id="fpc-widget"></div>
<script src="https://www.freeplatecheck.co.uk/widget.js" data-theme="dark"></script>

Configuration reference

AttributeValuesDefaultDescription
data-theme"dark" | "light""dark"Colour scheme of the widget.
data-size"full" | "compact""full"Compact is a single-line variant for sidebars and footers.
data-accent"cyan" | "emerald" | "amber" | "violet""cyan"Accent gradient used for the button and value pills.
data-style"modern" | "plate""modern"Set to "plate" to keep the classic UK yellow input.
data-targetAny element ID"fpc-widget"ID of the container element where the widget renders.

How it works

  1. The widget renders a small branded form on your page.
  2. Your visitor enters a UK vehicle registration number — the input supports keyboard, voice and paste.
  3. Tapping Check opens the full results on freeplatecheck.co.uk in a new tab, tagged with utm_source=widget so you can see referrals in your analytics.
  4. Your visitor gets the full report: MOT history, tax status, mileage, recalls, valuation, running costs.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. The widget and all vehicle checks are completely free. No hidden charges, no API keys, no usage limits.

Does it load any external CSS or frameworks?

No. The widget is a single self-contained JavaScript file (~4 KB) with all styles inline. No dependencies, no font downloads, nothing that will interfere with your existing styles.

Can I use it on a commercial site?

Absolutely. Dealers, garages, car bloggers and forums are all welcome to embed it. The only ask: keep the small “Powered by” link — it's how we cover the cost of running the free check.

What data does it collect?

The widget itself collects no data. When a visitor submits a registration, they're taken to freeplatecheck.co.uk where our standard privacy policy applies. Reg numbers are never stored.

Is it responsive?

Yes. The widget adapts to any container width from 280 px upwards. Full size caps at 420 px; compact caps at 340 px. Both centre themselves automatically.

Can I use it inside a CMS like WordPress?

Yes — paste the snippet into a Custom HTML block (or wherever your CMS allows raw HTML). No plugin required.

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