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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1870 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 16 November 2009
- Last recorded mileage
- 119,624 mi
AI verdict AVOID 51/100
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 6 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 119,624 miles. This makes it illegal to drive on public roads and presents significant unknown safety risks.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 18,559 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- MOT status: Not valid (MOT expired 2009-11-16), illegal to drive.
- Mileage integrity: High annual usage (18,559 mi/yr) suggests heavy use.
- Dangerous defect: Windscreen failures in 2005 and 2007 indicate structural integrity concerns.
- Recurring advisories: Tyre wear noted in 2007 and 2008, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
- No recurring failures: Single steering failure in 2007, no repeated system failures.
- Consistent mileage: No suspicious drops or round numbers detected in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | FAIL | 119,624 mi |
PRS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2005 | PASS | 119,624 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2006 | PASS | 138,441 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2007 | FAIL | 142,328 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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| Nov 2007 | PASS | 142,339 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | PASS | 146,039 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT51 WWK, 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.