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F149 LES

2016 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,771 mi
Last recorded94,771 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 LES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp loose

Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp loose

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,167 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 91,106 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 95,821 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative inflated and checked the n/s tyre (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 86,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,191 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 84,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 84,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,080 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 84,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 82,861 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 82,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall no cord showing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,687 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 51,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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F149 LES is a 2016 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F149 LES, 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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F149 LES is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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