2025 Renault 5 Iconic E-Tech EV 1.5L Electric · RC58 BAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 with 53,081 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a brief mechanical failure in early 2025. While the car showed specific suspension issues, the subsequent clean pass four months later indicates that the previous owner attended to the necessary repairs promptly to bring the vehicle back to a legal standard. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 53,081 miles is significantly lower than the national average for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent low usage, with approximately 4,000 miles driven between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 8,200 miles in the final sixteen months. This low annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber components and brake hardware due to long periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus specifically on the front suspension assembly, given the failure in February 2025 for a fractured offside front coil spring and an excessively worn nearside front arm ball joint. While these parts were repaired, the buyer should check for play in the ball joints and signs of tearing in the rubber dust boots. The low mileage also warrants a check for excessive corrosion on the brake discs and calipers, as these components often develop surface rust or seized sliders if the vehicle is not used frequently.