AU12 TNF

2012 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 February 2027 (240 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,329 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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

This 2012 Renault has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 34,329 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with critical safety components warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,218 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has fluctuated.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Feb 2025 – Feb 2026)
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Feb 2024, Feb 2025) indicate a long-term wear pattern.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2023, Feb 2024) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (Feb 2024, Feb 2025) point to ongoing wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,218 miles/year, showing no fraud.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the latest MOT tests.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 34,329 mi PASSFeb 2016: 43,338 mi PASSJan 2017: 55,146 mi PASSJan 2018: 67,998 mi PASSJan 2019: 82,542 mi PASSJan 2020: 96,378 mi PASSJan 2021: 105,280 mi PASSJan 2022: 118,331 mi PASSJan 2023: 129,796 mi PASSFeb 2024: 138,662 mi FAILFeb 2024: 138,662 mi PASSFeb 2025: 151,838 mi FAILFeb 2025: 151,902 mi FAILFeb 2025: 151,902 mi PASSFeb 2026: 158,285 mi FAILFeb 2026: 158,285 mi PASS158k96k34kApr 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 34,329 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2016 PASS 43,338 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 55,146 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 67,998 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 82,542 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 96,378 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 105,280 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 118,331 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 129,796 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2024 FAIL 138,662 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2024 PASS 138,662 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2025 FAIL 151,838 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 151,902 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2025 PASS 151,902 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 158,285 mi
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Feb 2026 PASS 158,285 mi
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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