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AM08 KMJ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 78,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 76,737 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,157 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 75,115 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 73,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,542 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 71,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 66,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure top (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,910 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,651 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre worn low,2mm.

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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AM08 KMJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 AM08 KMJ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 KMJ registered?

AM08 KMJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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