AU08 UOT

2008 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 January 2027 (225 days away)
Last recorded mileage
48,141 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Renault has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 48,141 miles. The vehicle's 18-year age and accumulated wear warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,757 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 18-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (coil springs) in Jan 2019 and Dec 2013, indicating structural neglect.
  • Recurring lighting issues (registration plate lamp) in Jan 2020, Jan 2021, and Jan 2025.
  • Recent head gasket failure (community-reported) on a 2008 Renault 5 is a major red flag.
  • Consistent advisories for anti-roll bar link and distorted wheel bead across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent mileage averaging 8,757 miles/year, suggesting normal and predictable usage.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Jan 2011: 48,141 mi PASSJan 2012: 55,972 mi PASSJan 2013: 65,062 mi PASSDec 2013: 74,078 mi PASSJan 2015: 84,330 mi FAILJan 2015: 84,337 mi PASSFeb 2016: 91,505 mi FAILFeb 2016: 91,507 mi PASSJan 2017: 97,432 mi FAILJan 2017: 97,435 mi PASSJan 2018: 103,310 mi PASSJan 2019: 109,905 mi FAILJan 2019: 109,908 mi PASSJan 2020: 115,700 mi FAILJan 2020: 115,700 mi PASSJan 2021: 121,711 mi FAILJan 2021: 121,767 mi PASSJan 2022: 130,326 mi PASSJan 2023: 138,684 mi PASSJan 2024: 146,550 mi PASSJan 2025: 152,467 mi PASSJan 2026: 158,360 mi PASS158k103k48kJan 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2011 PASS 48,141 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 55,972 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 65,062 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED rear brakes are binding slightly
Dec 2013 PASS 74,078 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jan 2015 FAIL 84,330 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2015 PASS 84,337 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2016 FAIL 91,505 mi
FAIL Front position lamp(s) not working both sidelights (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2016 PASS 91,507 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 97,432 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 97,435 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 103,310 mi
ADVISORY Play in offside steering rack arm joint
Jan 2019 FAIL 109,905 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 109,908 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 115,700 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2020 PASS 115,700 mi
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 FAIL 121,711 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 121,767 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 130,326 mi
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 138,684 mi
MINOR Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 146,550 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 152,467 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 PASS 158,360 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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