Automotive information

Automotive Information Services (AIS) provides statistics on new vehicle registrations through the Motor Vehicle Registration Information System (MVRIS) and vehicles in use through Motorparc.

As the industry and the environment in which it operates constantly change, so does the nature of information required. The AIS team works to maintain and improve existing data and introduce new services.

MVRIS and Motorparc produce standard and tailored reports for SMMT members and other customers. The information is also used by SMMT and others, to support and inform on major issues which affect the motor industry and the wider economy.

MVRIS: The Motor Vehicle Registration Information System (MVRIS) is the most comprehensive and authoritative source of new registration details in the UK. The database is the result of co-operation between the SMMT, vehicle manufacturers / importers and the DVLA.

The MVRIS team oversees the operation of the system, ensuring that registrations for cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, buses, coaches and taxis are collected each day. (Motorcycles and agricultural vehicles are outside the scope of MVRIS as these are handled by separate trade associations: MCIA and AEA respectively).

For further information please contact us by e-mail: MVRISWeb@smmt.co.uk

Motorparc: Motorparc is an annual census of all vehicles in use in Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including motorcycles, agricultural and special purpose vehicles).

DVLA provides details of all vehicles on the road. This data is then cleansed using corrections to individual records accumulated over many years. The data is also linked to MVRIS model information to provide more comprehensive reporting.

A new DVLA census and corresponding Motorparc database is created by May each year.