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AK18 VLN

2018 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,127 mi
Last recorded58,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 58,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 58,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside , inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,361 miles

Front both front shock absorber gaiters split

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,742 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 29,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 29,567 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 VLN is a 2018 Renault Clio in Blue 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 AK18 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

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

Is AK18 VLN safe to buy?

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