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AO18 BLK

2018 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,423 mi
Last recorded80,423 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 BLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,423 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 80,423 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside rear brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped, pads 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 54,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 39,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 24,339 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 24,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 12,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interia mirror mounted air freshener removed from drivers view ()

Fail 28 May 2021 12,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interia mirror mounted air freshener removed from drivers view ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F wiper blade split & smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AO18 BLK is a 2018 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO18 BLK, 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 AO18 BLK registered?

AO18 BLK is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AO18 BLK safe to buy?

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