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AP16 KVB

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,839 mi
Last recorded123,839 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 KVB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 112,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 111,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 99,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,112 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 72,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,455 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,252 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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AP16 KVB is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP16 KVB, 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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AP16 KVB is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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