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AK18 VLF

2018 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,267 mi
Last recorded43,267 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,267 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 27 May 2026 43,264 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes metal to metal nearside front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored.. metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm,, 0mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

coolant level low

Pass 28 May 2025 33,933 miles

coolant level low

service due warning on

Pass 24 May 2024 28,358 miles

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

nearside front top mount noisy on rotation

offside front top mount noisy on rotation

rear brake squeal

Pass 26 May 2023 22,120 miles

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

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

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

nearside front top mount noisy on rotation

offside front top mount noisy on rotation

Pass 27 May 2022 15,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 4,484 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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AK18 VLF is a 2018 Renault Clio in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK18 VLF, 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 AK18 VLF registered?

AK18 VLF is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 VLF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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