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AO16 ZYK

2016 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,715 mi
Last recorded153,715 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 ZYK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 153,715 miles

head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Sep 2025 153,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,959 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 139,959 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,568 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to being bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Near and Offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,403 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD INNER shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 96,511 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside inner faces HEAVILY deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD INNER shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,564 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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AO16 ZYK is a 2016 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO16 ZYK, 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 AO16 ZYK registered?

AO16 ZYK is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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