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
- RED
- Engine
- 1149 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 21 February 2015
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,387 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 12,387 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.
A critical mileage anomaly exists: 68,361 miles in Feb 2009, but only 60,488 miles in Feb 2010, indicating a possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2009 (68,361 mi) and Feb 2010 (60,488 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased between Feb 2009 (68,361 mi) and Feb 2010 (60,488 mi), suggesting odometer tampering.
- Not valid MOT since 2015-02-21, with no current MOT status.
- Recurring major failures in suspension (Feb 2008, Feb 2014) and tyres (Feb 2008, Feb 2014).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2002 model is exceptionally high.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,424 miles/year, suggesting regular use.
- No recent MOT failures, as the last valid MOT expired in 2015.
- The vehicle has been off the road since 2015, with no valid MOT, indicating long-term disuse.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | PASS | 12,387 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2007 | PASS | 25,371 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2008 | FAIL | 36,603 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) PRS Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
|
| Feb 2008 | PASS | 36,603 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2009 | PASS | 68,361 mi |
USER ENTERED airbag light on USER ENTERED Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
|
| Feb 2010 | FAIL | 60,488 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
|
| Feb 2010 | PASS | 60,581 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 75,108 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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)
|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 75,108 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)
|
| Feb 2012 | FAIL | 87,878 mi |
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 87,878 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | FAIL | 101,618 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) 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 Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Oil leak
|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 101,618 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) 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 Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Oil leak
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| Feb 2014 | FAIL | 114,273 mi |
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) PRS Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Feb 2014 | PASS | 114,277 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP02 WMU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.