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BV16 KAU

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 KAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 45,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 continental tyre aged, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front cv gaiter leaking grease, slight hole

Offside Front track rod end boot split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 continental tyre aged, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 37,872 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 28,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 20,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,694 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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BV16 KAU is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV16 KAU, 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 BV16 KAU registered?

BV16 KAU is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BV16 KAU safe to buy?

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