Rank #6 in Best OBD2 Scanner 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Fit
MOTOPOWER MP69033 OBD2 Scanner
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The MOTOPOWER MP69033 is a handheld OBD2 engine fault code reader at £22.50. It sits at number 6 in this guide, and it carries the second-largest review count of the ten: 50,531 ratings at 4.4 out of 5, behind only the 64,319 of the ANCEL AD310. It reads fault codes, erases them and looks them up in a built-in DTC library, and it does that without an app, a WiFi connection or a separate charger.
What those 50,531 ratings will not tell you is written in the listing itself. The MP69033 cannot read ABS or airbag codes, and the advert says so in plain terms: it cannot work with ABS, airbag, oil service light, lights, doors or windows. The spec table also disagrees with the description — the reader is listed as Battery Powered while the bullets promise no additional battery or charger is needed, and its Operating System is given as Windows for a device that plugs into the OBD port and talks to nothing else. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from tests we ran ourselves.
How those 50,531 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £22.50 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 50,531 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1 in Automotive Code Readers & Scan Tools; 52 in Automotive |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches, native resolution 128x64 |
| ABS / Airbag Codes | Not supported, per the listing's own bullet |
| Power Source (as listed) | Battery Powered — the same listing also states no additional battery or charger is needed |
| Operating System (as listed) | Windows — for a plug-and-play reader with no app and no WiFi |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty; box contains the code reader, an instruction manual and a storage bag |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant basic code reader . Bought for one purpose only and it's already paid for itself. Toyota want £200 for diagnostic . Fault found for £19 with the purchased scanner.Worth it's weight in gold10/10”
Verified purchase“My car has a recurring fault. Garage charges the minimum half an hour to clear it. Plugged this gadget in and fault was instantly reset and car running fine again.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best OBD2 Scanner 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Fit.
Questions people ask
Does the MOTOPOWER MP69033 read ABS or airbag codes?
No. The listing states that ABS and airbag codes are not supported, and that the reader cannot work with ABS, airbag, oil service light, lights, doors or windows.
What can the MP69033 actually do?
It reads and erases engine fault codes, looks them up in a built-in OBD2 DTC library, and shows freeze frame data, I/M readiness, vehicle information and real-time data flow.
Do I need a phone app, WiFi or a separate battery?
No. The listing says no apps or WiFi are needed and no additional battery or charger is required — although the spec table separately lists the power source as Battery Powered.
Which cars will it work on?
The MOTOPOWER MP69033 is listed as universal fit and supports all OBDII protocols: KWP2000, J1850 VPW, ISO9141, J1850 PWM and CAN.
Which languages does the screen display?
Six, according to the listing: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, French and Italian.
What is in the box?
An OBD2 code reader, an instruction manual and a storage bag. The manufacturer warranty is stated as 2 years.
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