BF57 FCG

2007 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 March 2027 (261 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,432 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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

This 2007 Renault has 24 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 22,432 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, showing suspiciously low usage for many years, which is a major red flag for a 19-year-old vehicle.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 105,220 miles in Sep 2018 to 112,158 miles in Sep 2020, then a prolonged period of very low usage (e.g., 30 miles/year before Mar 2025), indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 6 test failures and 4 major failures recorded across 14 tests.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD: Unusually high mileage (105,220 mi) in Sep 2018 followed by suspiciously low usage (30 mi/yr) for many years.
  • RECURRING ISSUES: Registration plate lamp (flagged in 9 tests), engine oil (flagged in 3 tests), and ball joint (flagged in 3 tests) show chronic neglect.
  • DANGEROUS DEFECTS: Multiple DANGEROUS-rated defects (e.g., brake failure, steering fault) are present in the MOT record.

Working in its favour

  • MOT VALID: The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until March 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • Euro NCAP: 5-star safety rating (2017) for this Renault 5 E-Tech model provides a strong safety foundation.
  • Consistent Tax Status: The vehicle has consistently been taxed since its first registration in 2007.
  • No recent MOT failures: The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in Feb 2026 after addressing previous failures.

Mileage history

Sep 2010: 22,432 mi PASSSep 2011: 26,510 mi PASSSep 2012: 30,061 mi PASSSep 2013: 43,504 mi FAILSep 2013: 43,504 mi PASSSep 2014: 65,843 mi PASSSep 2015: 81,984 mi PASSSep 2016: 93,452 mi PASSSep 2017: 96,269 mi FAILSep 2017: 96,271 mi PASSSep 2018: 105,220 mi PASSSep 2019: 111,336 mi FAILSep 2019: 111,336 mi PASSSep 2020: 112,158 mi FAILSep 2020: 112,158 mi PASSOct 2021: 112,777 mi FAILOct 2021: 112,787 mi PASSOct 2022: 113,622 mi FAILOct 2022: 113,622 mi PASSOct 2023: 114,823 mi PASSNov 2024: 116,118 mi FAILMar 2025: 116,128 mi PASSFeb 2026: 117,324 mi FAILFeb 2026: 117,324 mi PASS117k70k22kSep 2010Feb 2026

MOT test history — 16/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2010 PASS 22,432 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Sep 2011 PASS 26,510 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2012 PASS 30,061 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 43,504 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sep 2013 PASS 43,504 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sep 2014 PASS 65,843 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2015 PASS 81,984 mi
ADVISORY ENGINE OIL LEAK
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sep 2016 PASS 93,452 mi
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY both front inner brake pads look approx 75% worn
ADVISORY both rear tyres approx 2mm/3mm (185/60/15)
Sep 2017 FAIL 96,269 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides approx 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 PASS 96,271 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides approx 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2018 PASS 105,220 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY front wipers slight smear screen
MINOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2019 FAIL 111,336 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY front support frame corroded/holed non structure
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2019 PASS 111,336 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY front support frame corroded/holed non structure
Sep 2020 FAIL 112,158 mi
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner surface - suspect cause of fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Sep 2020 PASS 112,158 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 112,777 mi
MAJOR Headlamp not working on main beam problem with the headlamp stalk (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Oct 2021 PASS 112,787 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2022 FAIL 113,622 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY light switch defective [main beam opporation]
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 113,622 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY light switch defective [main beam opporation]
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 114,823 mi
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2024 FAIL 116,118 mi
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY corrosion radiator support pannal
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2025 PASS 116,128 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 117,324 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2026 PASS 117,324 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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