Service history
Also known as: full service history, FSH, digital service history
Service history is the documented record of every service, repair and maintenance event a vehicle has had — typically held in the service book, on the manufacturer's dealer system, or in a digital service record.
Until the early 2010s, service history was primarily paper-based: a stamped service book kept with the vehicle. Most major manufacturers have since moved to digital service records, where authorised dealers log each service directly into the manufacturer's central system.
A "Full Service History" (FSH) means every scheduled service has been completed and documented at the manufacturer's recommended intervals — either by a main dealer or by an independent garage that recorded the work in the service book.
Service history affects used vehicle value substantially. A vehicle with FSH typically commands a 5–10% premium over an otherwise identical vehicle with no history. DealerPricing's service history check pulls the manufacturer's digital record where available, so you can verify the claim before paying.
Related terms
- HPI checkAn HPI check is a UK vehicle history report that confirms whether a car is stolen, has outstanding finance, has been written off, has mileage discrepancy, or has had its plate, colour or keeper details changed.
- Vehicle provenanceVehicle provenance is the verified history of a UK vehicle's ownership, status and incidents — covering stolen markers, finance, write-offs, mileage, plate changes, and keeper history.
- MOT historyMOT history is the record of every annual MOT test a UK vehicle has had since 2005, including pass/fail status, mileage at each test, expiry dates, advisories and recorded defects.