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AR07 SMX

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 90,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,643 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Oct 2021 74,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,537 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2020 68,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 63,006 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 61,236 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 61,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,008 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 34,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,765 miles

sill covers fitted , nearside broken

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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AR07 SMX is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 AR07 SMX, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR07 SMX registered?

AR07 SMX is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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