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AB52 DUK

2018 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 DUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,800 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Arch Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 50,827 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 46,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,614 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AB52 DUK is a 2018 Renault Clio in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB52 DUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 8 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB52 DUK registered?

AB52 DUK is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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