BL51 MVW

2001 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 March 2017
Last recorded mileage
47,464 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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

This 2001 Renault has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 47,464 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 6,341 miles/year with no anomalies or fraud indicators.

Things to check

  • 2001 Renault 5 has 5 MOT failures and 10 passes, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Major failures in lights (6 times), brakes (3 times), and suspension (3 times) are recurring and serious.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • The 2007 MOT gap suggests a period of SORN or off-road use, raising further concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,341 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for safety features.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 47,464 mi FAILNov 2006: 47,464 mi PASSApr 2008: 58,630 mi FAILApr 2008: 58,630 mi PASSApr 2009: 65,859 mi FAILApr 2009: 65,859 mi PASSMar 2010: 71,002 mi PASSFeb 2011: 74,524 mi PASSFeb 2012: 78,895 mi FAILFeb 2012: 78,895 mi PASSFeb 2013: 81,797 mi PASSFeb 2014: 86,359 mi PASSApr 2015: 89,452 mi PASSMar 2016: 96,582 mi FAILMar 2016: 96,582 mi PASS97k72k47kNov 2006Mar 2016

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 FAIL 47,464 mi
FAIL Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nov 2006 PASS 47,464 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 FAIL 58,630 mi
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED accedent damage to o/s/f of vehicle , cracking/perrishing to various suspension bushes , surface corrosion to exhaust , slight play in steering rack , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , all tyres slightly cracking in tread ,
USER ENTERED both front anti roll bar drop link pin bushes splitting
Apr 2008 PASS 58,630 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 65,859 mi
FAIL Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FAIL Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack end
Apr 2009 PASS 65,859 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack end
Mar 2010 PASS 71,002 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Feb 2011 PASS 74,524 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Feb 2012 FAIL 78,895 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2012 PASS 78,895 mi
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2013 PASS 81,797 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Feb 2014 PASS 86,359 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 89,452 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 96,582 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Both front abs rings cracked
ADVISORY Front antiroll bar link bushes worn
ADVISORY Slight play o/s rack end
ADVISORY Oil leaks and coolant leaks
ADVISORY O/s/f inner rim damaged
Mar 2016 PASS 96,582 mi
ADVISORY Both front abs rings cracked
ADVISORY Front antiroll bar link bushes worn
ADVISORY Slight play o/s rack end
ADVISORY Oil leaks and coolant leaks
ADVISORY O/s/f inner rim damaged

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