BV07 ULK

2007 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 March 2024
Last recorded mileage
35,845 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

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

This 2007 Renault has 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 35,845 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 2010 headlamp failure and a 2019 head gasket warning, raises significant reliability concerns.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 6,996 miles/year, but a 2019 head gasket warning and a 2010 headlamp failure are serious red flags for a 19-year-old car.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake advisories across 8 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 5 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023) show consistent neglect.
  • 2010-03-27 FAILED for Offside Front Headlamp aim too low, a safety-critical defect.
  • 2019-03-22 ADVISORY for Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin, a recurring issue.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Recent clean MOT pass on 2023-03-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural corrosion or recurring suspension failures (beyond advisories).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Mar 2010: 35,845 mi FAILMar 2010: 35,845 mi PASSMar 2011: 37,103 mi PASSMar 2012: 46,199 mi PASSMar 2013: 59,584 mi PASSMar 2014: 71,432 mi PASSMar 2015: 80,045 mi PASSMar 2016: 89,386 mi PASSMar 2017: 97,638 mi PASSMar 2018: 104,290 mi PASSMar 2019: 107,856 mi FAILMar 2019: 107,856 mi PASSMar 2020: 110,069 mi FAILMar 2020: 110,069 mi PASSMar 2021: 110,895 mi PASSMar 2022: 112,383 mi FAILMar 2022: 112,383 mi PASSMar 2023: 113,616 mi PASS114k75k36kMar 2010Mar 2023

MOT test history — 14/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2010 FAIL 35,845 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2010 PASS 35,845 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2011 PASS 37,103 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2012 PASS 46,199 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs rusted on inner faces
Mar 2013 PASS 59,584 mi
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Mar 2014 PASS 71,432 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Mar 2015 PASS 80,045 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Mar 2016 PASS 89,386 mi
ADVISORY engine oil leaking
ADVISORY nail in o/s/r tyre
Mar 2017 PASS 97,638 mi
ADVISORY 1. Both front tyres worn close to legal limits on edges. 2. Front brake pads worn close to limits.
Mar 2018 PASS 104,290 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Engine auxiliary belt starting to crack
Mar 2019 FAIL 107,856 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator flashing side light, disconnected multi block, clean refitted ok (4.2.3 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm tyre starting to crack,205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2019 PASS 107,856 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm tyre starting to crack,205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 FAIL 110,069 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Taken out lamp cleaned contacts. (4.3.3 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in between tread, middle tread 3-4mm, 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 110,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in between tread, middle tread 3-4mm, 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 110,895 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroding, in places (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in between tread and tread 2-3mm, 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))
Mar 2022 FAIL 112,383 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 112,383 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 113,616 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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