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AU07 SMV

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,301 mi
Last recorded157,301 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 157,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 149,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 149,121 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 146,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,852 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack /end rod to track rod end joint wear/movement (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm center (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted upper plus lower

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,609 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,723 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,808 miles

both rear brake disc backplates corroded

service light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,675 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU07 SMV is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU07 SMV, 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 AU07 SMV registered?

AU07 SMV is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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