BF12 LHB

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
WHITE
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 December 2026 (175 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,452 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 24,452 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect and repeated failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,933 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this is heavily outweighed by the severe MOT defects.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2020-10-01 (test 7) indicates critical safety neglect.
  • Recurring major suspension failures (2020-11-01, 2021-11-01, 2022-11-01) show systemic structural weakness.
  • Multiple major light failures (2016-11-01, 2020-10-01, 2021-11-01) point to electrical or wiring issues.
  • Consistent low mileage (5,933 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle suggests minimal use or long storage periods.

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until 2026-12-07, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,933 mi/yr) suggests minimal wear and tear on engine/drivetrain.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms strong inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Jan 2015: 24,452 mi PASSJan 2016: 29,291 mi PASSNov 2016: 30,134 mi FAILNov 2016: 30,134 mi PASSOct 2017: 34,060 mi FAILNov 2017: 34,068 mi PASSOct 2018: 38,898 mi PASSOct 2019: 43,664 mi FAILOct 2019: 43,887 mi PASSOct 2020: 49,534 mi FAILNov 2020: 49,784 mi PASSNov 2021: 54,476 mi FAILDec 2021: 55,041 mi PASSNov 2022: 61,807 mi PASSNov 2023: 67,999 mi PASSNov 2024: 75,071 mi FAILNov 2024: 75,071 mi PASSDec 2025: 82,739 mi PASS83k54k24kJan 2015Dec 2025

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2015 PASS 24,452 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 29,291 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 30,134 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nov 2016 PASS 30,134 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 34,060 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nov 2017 PASS 34,068 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 38,898 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 43,664 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 43,887 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 FAIL 49,534 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DANGEROUS Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 PASS 49,784 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 54,476 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 55,041 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 PASS 61,807 mi
ADVISORY Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 PASS 67,999 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Radiator support panel badly corroded (not structural)
Nov 2024 FAIL 75,071 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald along their outer edges, two wheel alignment recommended upon replacement (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on their edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2024 PASS 75,071 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald along their outer edges, two wheel alignment recommended upon replacement (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on their edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2025 PASS 82,739 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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