BN52 VYO
2002 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- RENAULT
- Year
- 2002
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 17 August 2012
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,650 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2002 Renault has 11 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 30,650 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been Untaxed for an extended period, raising significant legal and safety concerns.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 9,923 miles/year, with no anomalies or decreases detected.
Things to check
- Not valid MOT since 2012-08-17, indicating no recent safety checks.
- 5 test failures and 7 related advisories for brakes and tyres (2006-09-02, 2007-09-13, 2008-09, 2009-08, 2010-08, 2011-08).
- Brake system failures and advisories are recurring across multiple tests (2006-09-02, 2007-09-13, 2008-09, 2009-08, 2010-08, 2011-08).
- Tyre condition advisories and failures are also highly recurrent (2006-09-02, 2007-09-13, 2008-09, 2009-08, 2010-08, 2011-08).
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage of 9,923 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), suggesting a strong safety foundation for its era.
- The 2002 Renault 5 is a classic, simple design with a reputation for basic reliability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | FAIL | 30,650 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Sep 2006 | PASS | 30,650 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2007 | FAIL | 42,428 mi |
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) FAIL Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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| Sep 2007 | PASS | 42,428 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 56,383 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d) FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED rear no plate slightly weathered
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 56,383 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED rear no plate slightly weathered
|
| Aug 2009 | FAIL | 68,622 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED mist of oil on offside of steering rack USER ENTERED oil leak on engine
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| Aug 2009 | PASS | 68,622 mi |
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED mist of oil on offside of steering rack USER ENTERED oil leak on engine
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| Aug 2010 | FAIL | 82,170 mi |
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount deteriorated USER ENTERED damp of fluid on power steering rack USER ENTERED oil leak on engine
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| Aug 2010 | PASS | 82,170 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount deteriorated USER ENTERED damp of fluid on power steering rack USER ENTERED oil leak on engine
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| Aug 2011 | PASS | 95,371 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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