6 month data analysis
Our partners at My Car Check carried out a data analysis for the last 6 months and came up with some great insights.
My Car Check carried out a data analysis, for the last 6 months, the vehicle check data showed some great insights and highlighted some key information on the top three most searched models in the first half of 2017: 1) Ford Fiesta Zetec, 2) Mini Cooper, 3) VW Golf GTI
% write-off | % finance | avg value | |
Ford Fiesta Zetec | 30.6% | 15.17% | £993 |
Mini Cooper | 17.16% | 4.29% | £4,554 |
VW Golf GTi | 20.69% | 9.36% | £4,211 |
Mark Bailey, Head of CDL Vehicle Information Systems, which owns mycarcheck.com, said: “Ford Fiesta Zetec retained its title as our most searched model, followed, as in 2016, by the Mini Cooper. VW’s Golf GTI nudged the Vauxhall Corsa SXI down to fourth to reclaim the third place it held in 2015.
“Second hand car buyers should note that serious warnings have risen again, to 30.8% of all checks in the first six months of 2017. The top 20 makes averages are now 18.15% for write off, 10.12% for outstanding finance and 0.89% for stolen.
“Check before you buy to confirm that the one you’re looking at has a clear history and a Fiesta Zetec should deliver fantastic value for money – that’s why it remains the UK’s most popular used car.”
My Car Check is a vehicle history check website, which will give you an insight on the car you want to buy, but if someone is in doubt, a vehicle history check can help you realise if the car has any warnings, such as written off, on finance or if the car is stolen, and much more.
Mycarcheck.com information comes directly from the police, DVLA, insurers and finance houses My Car Check holds comprehensive data on every vehicle in the UK – things that buyers should be aware of before making an offer.