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AK16 SHJ

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,464 mi
Last recorded37,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 37,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,286 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 36,286 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 33,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 33,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 24,247 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,113 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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AK16 SHJ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 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 AK16 SHJ, 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 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK16 SHJ registered?

AK16 SHJ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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