BT55 AYK

2005 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
8,279 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2005 Renault has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 8,279 miles. This, combined with a severe mileage anomaly and recurring mechanical issues, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows only 55,568 miles over 14 years, which is a significant anomaly and well below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history or vehicle data for this 2005 Renault 5 E-Tech.

Mileage history

Nov 2008: 8,279 mi PASSNov 2009: 11,946 mi PASSNov 2010: 15,694 mi PASSNov 2011: 19,154 mi PASSOct 2012: 23,075 mi PASSNov 2013: 26,432 mi FAILNov 2013: 26,531 mi PASSNov 2014: 29,601 mi PASSNov 2015: 33,991 mi FAILNov 2015: 33,992 mi PASSNov 2016: 39,310 mi PASSNov 2017: 45,041 mi FAILNov 2017: 45,264 mi PASSNov 2018: 50,393 mi FAILNov 2018: 50,393 mi PASSNov 2019: 55,568 mi FAILNov 2019: 55,568 mi PASS56k32k8kNov 2008Nov 2019

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2008 PASS 8,279 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 11,946 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nov 2010 PASS 15,694 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 19,154 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2012 PASS 23,075 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 FAIL 26,432 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED offside rear brake bonding slightly
Nov 2013 PASS 26,531 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED offside rear brake bonding slightly
Nov 2014 PASS 29,601 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nov 2015 FAIL 33,991 mi
FAIL Stop lamp not working n/s/r -- o/s/r-- center (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY child seat fitted
ADVISORY slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY slight ply in n/s/f steering rack end
ADVISORY both rear tyres staring to crack
FAIL Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper leaking oil (3.6.A.1)
Nov 2015 PASS 33,992 mi
ADVISORY child seat fitted
ADVISORY slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim
ADVISORY slight ply in n/s/f steering rack end
ADVISORY both rear tyres staring to crack
Nov 2016 PASS 39,310 mi
ADVISORY front pads low
ADVISORY n/s/f tyre cracked outer
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre cracked inner wall
Nov 2017 FAIL 45,041 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre 2mm
Nov 2017 PASS 45,264 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2018 FAIL 50,393 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
ADVISORY both nearside alloys slightly bent on inner bead
Nov 2018 PASS 50,393 mi
ADVISORY both nearside alloys slightly bent on inner bead
Nov 2019 FAIL 55,568 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front brake discs worn and lipped and corroded
ADVISORY Rear brake discs worn
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nov 2019 PASS 55,568 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front brake discs worn and lipped and corroded
ADVISORY Rear brake discs worn

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