BK12 UMJ

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 March 2027 (290 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,934 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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 16,934 miles. The mileage is low, but the vehicle's safety record and maintenance history are severely compromised.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,048 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this is overshadowed by the severe MOT failures.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-03-28, indicating severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-03-20, showing a recurring and critical safety issue.
  • Recurring steering/suspension failures (2017, 2025) and advisories (2024, 2025) point to chronic structural neglect.
  • Multiple recurring brake system advisories (2019, 2023, 2026) and failures (2019, 2023) indicate a systemic problem.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,048 miles/year) suggests light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-03-31, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe underlying platform.

Mileage history

May 2015: 16,934 mi PASSMay 2016: 22,420 mi PASSMar 2017: 27,170 mi FAILMar 2017: 27,170 mi PASSMar 2018: 33,546 mi FAILMar 2018: 33,550 mi PASSMar 2019: 41,071 mi FAILApr 2019: 41,234 mi PASSMar 2020: 48,146 mi PASSApr 2021: 54,195 mi PASSMar 2022: 61,026 mi FAILMar 2022: 61,026 mi PASSMar 2023: 67,273 mi PASSMar 2024: 73,728 mi PASSMar 2025: 79,837 mi FAILMar 2025: 79,837 mi PASSMar 2026: 86,150 mi FAILMar 2026: 86,150 mi PASS86k52k17kMay 2015Mar 2026

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 16,934 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 22,420 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 27,170 mi
PRS Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2017 PASS 27,170 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 33,546 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero type (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.3.2b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Front under tray damaged
Mar 2018 PASS 33,550 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Front under tray damaged
Mar 2019 FAIL 41,071 mi
MAJOR Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Front under tray damaged
Apr 2019 PASS 41,234 mi
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Front under tray damaged
Mar 2020 PASS 48,146 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Apr 2021 PASS 54,195 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake binding slightly
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 FAIL 61,026 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 61,026 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 67,273 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2024 PASS 73,728 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2025 FAIL 79,837 mi
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 79,837 mi
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2026 FAIL 86,150 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside 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))
ADVISORY fuel cap cover missing
ADVISORY undertray loose
Mar 2026 PASS 86,150 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside 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))
ADVISORY fuel cap cover missing
ADVISORY undertray loose

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