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European used-car intelligence

Mileage Fraud
Risk Checker

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN→COUNTRY OF LISTING

Cross-border history matters.

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Check the vehicle

Enter what you know. More records create a stronger result.

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Add available evidence

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years
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30–50%

The European Parliament reported estimates that this share of used cars sold across EU borders may have been clocked.

European Parliament source ↗

Cross-border used cars

One car.
Two countries.
Several records.

A European mileage check is strongest when inspection, service, registration and auction readings follow the vehicle across borders. A clean-looking odometer alone cannot verify a used car’s real kilometres.

Imported cars require extra attention because records may sit in different national systems. Compare the VIN across documents and request dated mileage evidence from the country of origin.

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Compare every dated reading

Look for mileage that falls backwards, long unexplained gaps or growth that changes sharply after import.

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Check both countries

Inspection history in the listing country may begin only after import. Earlier mileage evidence may exist abroad.

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Match wear to kilometres

Seats, pedals, steering wheel, tyres and service needs should make sense for the displayed mileage.

Mileage fraud questions

European mileage check FAQ

Does a low score prove the mileage is genuine?+

No. A low detected-risk score only means the entered information did not trigger strong warning signals. Evidence confidence shows how much history supported that result.

Why are imported used cars harder to verify?+

Mileage, inspection and ownership data can be held in separate national systems and may not transfer automatically when a vehicle crosses a border.

Where can I find previous kilometre records?+

Check inspection certificates, service invoices, maintenance systems, auction listings, registration documents and a VIN-based cross-border vehicle history report.

Is the expected mileage range an official national figure?+

No. It is a broad screening benchmark based on vehicle profile. Driving patterns vary, so it must not be used as proof of manipulation.