BU12 SVG

2012 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
2298 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 September 2026 (98 days away)
Last recorded mileage
88,662 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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

This 2012 Renault has 18 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 88,662 miles. The vehicle's past is marred by critical safety failures and a pattern of neglect, making it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely high initial mileage (170,825 mi by Jul 2018), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, then a return to higher usage, indicating inconsistent and potentially fraudulent odometer readings.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jul 2015 – Jul 2016)
  • DANGEROUS brake failure (Jul 2018) and subsequent advisory (Sep 2019) indicate severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS offside engine mounting damage (Jul 2016) is a critical safety defect.
  • Recurring suspension arm failures (Jul 2015, Jul 2016, Jul 2018) and CV boot issues (Jul 2015, Jul 2016, Jul 2018) point to systemic structural problems.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until September 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects are recorded on the latest test (Sep 2025).
  • The high initial mileage (170,825 mi by Jul 2018) suggests the car has been used for its intended purpose.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), which is a positive for its original design.

Mileage history

Jul 2015: 88,662 mi FAILJul 2015: 88,662 mi PASSMar 2016: 104,210 mi FAILJul 2016: 114,430 mi FAILJul 2016: 114,430 mi PASSJul 2017: 139,652 mi FAILJul 2017: 139,653 mi PASSJul 2018: 170,825 mi FAILJul 2018: 170,828 mi PASSSep 2019: 188,309 mi FAILSep 2019: 188,407 mi FAILSep 2019: 188,410 mi PASSSep 2020: 196,512 mi PASSSep 2022: 209,705 mi PASSSep 2023: 215,478 mi PASSAug 2024: 223,999 mi FAILAug 2024: 224,000 mi PASSSep 2025: 243,506 mi PASS244k166k89kJul 2015Sep 2025

MOT test history — 10/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2015 FAIL 88,662 mi
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jul 2015 PASS 88,662 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 104,210 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2016 FAIL 114,430 mi
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
FAIL Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
ADVISORY n/side windscreen scratched slightly
ADVISORY o/side windscreen chipped slightly
ADVISORY n/side marker lights missing due to damage
Jul 2016 PASS 114,430 mi
ADVISORY n/side windscreen scratched slightly
ADVISORY o/side windscreen chipped slightly
ADVISORY n/side marker lights missing due to damage
Jul 2017 FAIL 139,652 mi
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear trye worn on outside edge
ADVISORY Nearside windscreen marked slightly
Jul 2017 PASS 139,653 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear trye worn on outside edge
ADVISORY Nearside windscreen marked slightly
Jul 2018 FAIL 170,825 mi
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MAJOR Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2018 PASS 170,828 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 188,309 mi
MAJOR Central Outline marker lamp not working and rear o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Sep 2019 FAIL 188,407 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both front (4.1.5 (a))
Sep 2019 PASS 188,410 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 196,512 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 209,705 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 PASS 215,478 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 223,999 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2024 PASS 224,000 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2025 PASS 243,506 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU12 SVG, 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.