Provenance

Know the vehicle’s true story

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Overview

Overview:

Before you price it, list it, or drive it off the lot, you need to know what you’re dealing with. cap hpi Provenance provides the UK’s most complete vehicle history check, protecting dealerships, lenders, and consumers from costly risks tied to outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, mileage fraud, theft, and more.

Built on data from over 80 trusted sources, including the DVLA, police records, finance providers, and insurers, cap hpi Provenance offers a real-time snapshot of a vehicle’s true background. With one simple check, you’ll know whether it’s been stolen, scrapped, clocked, written off, or carrying hidden finance.

More than just a yes/no report, Provenance delivers deep, detailed insights: outstanding finance agreements and lenders, mileage discrepancies across records, number of previous owners, registration and plate changes, scrappage records, and MOT history. It’s a complete view of a vehicle’s lifecycle, delivered instantly.

The solution is built for flexibility. You can access checks via our online portal, mobile app, API, or integrate directly into your CRM or DMS workflow. Batch check capabilities allow you to scan multiple vehicles at once, ideal for auctions, tradeins, or fleet processing.

cap hpi Provenance isn’t just a compliance tool, it’s a profit and reputation protector. It helps you avoid bad buys, reduce customer complaints, and maintain your dealership’s credibility with every vehicle you retail.

Benefits

Benefits:

cap hpi Provenance empowers your dealership or finance business to act with certainty. With accurate, real-time data, you’ll avoid high-risk vehicles, strengthen consumer trust, and ensure every car you sell has a clean, transparent history.

By checking every vehicle before purchase or resale, you reduce the chance of post-sale disputes, unexpected costs, or reputational damage. Provenance reporting also supports compliance with the Consumer Rights Act, FCA regulations, and OEM certification standards, making it an essential part of your operational process.

Whether you’re appraising a trade-in, evaluating a part exchange, or purchasing from auction, Provenance gives you the confidence to say yes, or walk away, with your eyes wide open.

  • Avoid costly mistakes by flagging stolen, scrapped, or written-off vehicles
  • Protect your reputation with verified, clean vehicle listings
  • Reduce risk of post-sale disputes and customer complaints
  • Meet FCA and Consumer Rights Act compliance for used vehicle sales
  • Validate finance clearance before completing trade-ins or purchases
  • Detect mileage fraud and inconsistencies with verified MOT and service records
  • Check ownership, registration, and import/export history in seconds
  • Speed up appraisals and acquisitions with batch check capabilities
  • Gain peace of mind with trusted data from over 80 authoritative sources
  • Integrate seamlessly with appraisal, CRM, and inventory systems
Capabilities

Capabilities:

cap hpi Provenance delivers best-in-class vehicle history checking, with the following key features:

Outstanding Finance Check

Identify active finance agreements tied to the vehicle, including lender name and agreement details.

Write-Off Status

View insurance write-off categories (A, B, S, N) and associated damage history.

Mileage Verification

Detect mileage inconsistencies using MOT records, service data, and previous listings.

Stolen Vehicle Registry Match

Flag vehicles reported as stolen through PNC (Police National Computer) records.

Scrapped Vehicle Check

Verify if a vehicle has been declared scrapped by the DVLA or other authorities.

Number Plate & Registration History

Track all plate changes and registration dates for greater transparency.

MOT & Tax Status

View the current MOT status, history, and tax validity directly within the report.

Import/Export Flags

Detect vehicles registered outside the UK or those exported/re-imported.

Multi-Vehicle Batch Processing

Run checks across multiple vehicles simultaneously for fleet, auction, or bulk trade-in workflows.

API & Platform Access

Integrate Provenance checks directly into your appraisal tools, CRM, or DMS systems.

Related Products

Related Products

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Appraisal App: Complete appraisals with photos, notes, condition grading, and Provenance checks in one workflow.

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