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EK10 RVU

2010 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 RVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clonk on steering no visible play

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front lower bumper trim loose

Fail 7 Aug 2026 86,470 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clonk on steering no visible play

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front lower bumper trim loose

Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clonk on steering no visible play

parking brake leaver has slight reserve travel

Fail 27 Aug 2025 79,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clonk on steering no visible play

parking brake leaver has slight reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,330 miles

clonk on steering no visible play

parking brake leaver has slight reserve travel

Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clonk on steering no visible play

parking brake leaver has slight reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,988 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 51,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Secondary frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And outer kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking/ in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 43,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Secondary frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And outer kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking/ in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,702 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 27,702 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,648 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 25,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,534 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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EK10 RVU is a 2010 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,999 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 EK10 RVU, 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 16 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK10 RVU registered?

EK10 RVU is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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