CarVerify

Free Car Check

H101 SFS

2017 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,264 mi
Last recorded129,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 SFS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 129,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 129,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 127,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 123,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,944 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 112,915 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
Full Renault 5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H101 SFS is a 2017 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H101 SFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 9 years old, this Renault 5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H101 SFS?

You can check the full history of H101 SFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H101 SFS registered?

H101 SFS is a 2017 Renault 5, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is H101 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H101 SFS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H101 SFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H101 SFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.