BW16 TNU

2016 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2016
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 October 2026 (117 days away)
Last recorded mileage
40,672 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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

This 2016 Renault has 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 40,672 miles. The MOT history shows a pattern of recurring failures and advisories, particularly with tyres and brakes, which were never fully resolved.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,413 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, indicating heavy wear and tear.

Things to check

  • Unresolved electrical fault (head gasket) — HIGH RISK for 2016 Renault 5 E-Tech.
  • Unresolved fuel pump electrical fault — HIGH RISK for 2016 Renault 5 E-Tech.
  • Unresolved gearbox and clutch electrical faults — HIGH RISK for 2016 Renault 5 E-Tech.
  • Unresolved injector electrical fault — HIGH RISK for 2016 Renault 5 E-Tech.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Oct 2019: 40,672 mi FAILOct 2019: 40,672 mi PASSJan 2021: 60,870 mi PASSJun 2022: 86,397 mi PASSJul 2023: 104,023 mi PASSSep 2024: 117,646 mi FAILSep 2024: 117,713 mi PASSOct 2025: 131,058 mi FAILOct 2025: 131,227 mi PASS131k86k41kOct 2019Oct 2025

MOT test history — 6/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2019 FAIL 40,672 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY brake fault warning on dashboard
Oct 2019 PASS 40,672 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
ADVISORY brake fault warning on dashboard
Jan 2021 PASS 60,870 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 86,397 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2023 PASS 104,023 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2024 FAIL 117,646 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2024 PASS 117,713 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 FAIL 131,058 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 131,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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