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AY66 MGZ

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 MGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,356 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,435 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 21,407 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 21,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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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AY66 MGZ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AY66 MGZ, 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 AY66 MGZ registered?

AY66 MGZ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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The MOT history for AY66 MGZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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