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HV12 CDU

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,692 mi
Last recorded100,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 CDU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,969 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,832 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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HV12 CDU is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV12 CDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV12 CDU?

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What year was HV12 CDU registered?

HV12 CDU is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HV12 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 CDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV12 CDU have outstanding finance?

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