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
MOT test history — 6/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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))
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| 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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About this page
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