Chassis number check before you buy in Cyprus.
Enter the 17-character chassis number (VIN) for a free decode. The full report adds mileage, accident and damage records where available, theft and recalls from the countries the car came from. EUR 8.90.
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In Cyprus the VIN is usually called the chassis number. On cars built for the UK, Europe and the US it is a 17-character code on the registration certificate (field E), the windscreen and the door pillar. Carlytics decodes it for free and builds a full vehicle history report from 900+ million records across 47+ countries for EUR 8.90.
How to check a chassis number in Cyprus
Start with the number on the car and on its papers, then check it online before you travel or pay a deposit.
Where to find it
On the Cypriot registration certificate in field E; at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side; on the plate in the door pillar; and often stamped on the bulkhead in the engine bay. All of them should show the same characters.
17 characters or a Japanese frame number?
A 17-character code with no I, O or Q is a VIN and can be checked here. A shorter code with a dash is usually a Japanese home-market frame number; our reports need the full 17-character VIN, so for those cars read the export certificate and auction sheet from the importer. Our Japanese import guide explains how.
Three warning signs
- The number in the advert differs from the one on the car.
- The characters on the windscreen plate look scratched, re-riveted or misaligned.
- The seller will not send a photo of the registration certificate before the viewing.
Message to send the seller
“Please send a clear photo of the chassis number on the car and of the Cypriot registration certificate (you can cover personal details), the current mileage, and, for a recent import, the V5C or export certificate. I want to check the car before I arrange a viewing.”
What we check before you buy in Cyprus
One VIN, the records from the countries the car has lived in. These are the checks that matter most for a car that came to Cyprus from the UK, Japan or mainland Europe.
Damage
The report includes accident and damage records where available for the VIN, such as salvage and write-off titles and auction damage classifications. A car repaired abroad and shipped to Cyprus can look clean on the forecourt; the record from its first life is where the repair shows. No record found is not proof the car was never damaged.
Mileage rollbacks
We put the dated mileage records we hold for the VIN in order, where available, so you can compare them with the dashboard. The weak point on an import is the gap between the last reading abroad and the first reading in Cyprus.
Specs & equipment
We decode the factory specification from the VIN: model, engine, fuel, gearbox, body and plant. Check it against the advert and the Cypriot registration certificate before you agree a price.
Safety recalls
We list safety recall campaigns recorded for the make, model and year. A used car imported into Cyprus can reach its new owner without any recall letter, so ask a dealer of the brand to confirm the work was done.
Flood and weather damage
Check whether the car carries flood or weather damage records where available. Flood cars are written off in one country and resold in another, which is exactly the route an import takes.
Stolen car check
We check the VIN against European police and theft lists. A car stolen in another country and re-registered in Cyprus can be taken back from the buyer.
Photos
Where available, we include earlier photos of the car, for example from auctions. They can show damage, repairs or a different colour that the seller has not mentioned.
Market value
We estimate a fair market value from comparable cars, so you can tell whether the asking price in euros is reasonable for the year, mileage and specification.
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How It Works
Carlytics checks a 17-character VIN in seconds by cross-referencing 900M+ records from 47+ countries. Enter the VIN from the windscreen or the Cypriot registration certificate, check the free preview, then unlock the full vehicle history report for EUR 8.90.
From VIN to report in a few minutes. Check the free preview before you pay.
Enter the VIN
Type the 17-character VIN from the car or its registration certificate. A Cypriot number plate is not enough on its own.
Check the preview
Confirm the make, model and year match the advert before you pay anything.
Get the full report
Mileage, accident and damage records where available, theft, recalls and value, in one report with a PDF.
Decide with evidence
Take the report to the viewing, ask the seller about any gaps and book an independent inspection.
Why check a VIN before buying a used car in Cyprus?
Two in three cars registered in Cyprus this year were first registered somewhere else. A 2018 European Parliament resolution puts tampered mileage at an estimated 30-50% of cross-border used-car sales. The VIN is the one identifier that follows the car across borders, so it is where a check starts.
Mileage on imports
The odometer can be wound back in the gap between the last reading abroad and registration in Cyprus. Dated mileage records, where available, show whether the dashboard fits the car's past.
Hidden accident damage
A repaired write-off can be shipped to Cyprus and sold as accident-free. Accident and damage records, where available, show what happened before it arrived.
Stolen vehicles
Cars stolen elsewhere in Europe are moved across borders and re-registered. A theft check against European police lists protects you from losing the car and the money.
Import paperwork
Since Brexit, a used car from the UK must be no more than five years old on arrival to be registered in Cyprus. The decoded year and specification help you test what the import papers say.
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Sample Vehicle Report
Every Carlytics report covers 24 sections including decoded specs, mileage history, safety recalls, theft status, market value, and cross-border import records. The full report costs EUR 8.90 and is available instantly as an interactive page and downloadable PDF.
Here's an example of the comprehensive vehicle report you'll receive. Our reports provide detailed information to help you make informed decisions about any vehicle.
Toyota Corolla (2019)
Silver • 1.8L • Petrol • Automatic
Vehicle Information
Technical Inspection Status
Vehicle Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chassis number?
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My chassis number is shorter than 17 characters. Why?
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