BT55 OCO

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
RED
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 January 2019
Last recorded mileage
17,461 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 2005 Renault has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 17,461 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been untaxed for an extended period, raising significant safety and compliance concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,770 miles per year, averaging only 17,461 miles over 21 years, which is well below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.

Things to check

  • Not valid MOT since 2019-01-01, indicating no recent safety checks.
  • Six major failures across critical systems (windscreen, brakes, tyres, lights) from 2011-2017.
  • Recurring advisories for wipers and headlamps in 2011 and 2015, indicating chronic issues.
  • Mileage of 17,461 miles over 21 years is extremely low, suggesting long periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
  • No recurring structural failures like suspension or engine issues are evident in the MOT record.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 17,461 mi PASSDec 2009: 26,888 mi PASSMay 2011: 37,373 mi FAILMay 2011: 37,375 mi PASSDec 2011: 40,894 mi PASSNov 2012: 46,560 mi PASSNov 2012: 46,560 mi FAILDec 2013: 52,217 mi FAILDec 2013: 52,217 mi PASSApr 2015: 59,041 mi FAILApr 2015: 59,041 mi PASSDec 2015: 62,376 mi FAILDec 2015: 62,376 mi PASSDec 2016: 67,210 mi PASSDec 2017: 75,078 mi FAILJan 2018: 75,086 mi PASS75k46k17kDec 2008Jan 2018

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 17,461 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 26,888 mi None recorded
May 2011 FAIL 37,373 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear wiper not clearing propley
May 2011 PASS 37,375 mi
USER ENTERED rear wiper not clearing propley
Dec 2011 PASS 40,894 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED / WORN
USER ENTERED REAR DISCS ARE WORN CLOSE TO MIN
USER ENTERED REAR PADS ARE 70% WORN
Nov 2012 PASS 46,560 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2012 FAIL 46,560 mi
PRS Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2013 FAIL 52,217 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED offside front wiper arm damaged
Dec 2013 PASS 52,217 mi
USER ENTERED offside front wiper arm damaged
Apr 2015 FAIL 59,041 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2015 PASS 59,041 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Dec 2015 FAIL 62,376 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY o/s wiper arm worn/damaged
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp damaged/broken, wont adjust (1.8)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding unable check wheel bearing etc (3.7.B.1)
Dec 2015 PASS 62,376 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY o/s wiper arm worn/damaged
Dec 2016 PASS 67,210 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 75,078 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 75,086 mi None recorded

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