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SG16 VAO

2016 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,725 mi
Last recorded109,725 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 VAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 109,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,252 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 94,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,099 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,302 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 76,302 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,511 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 65,510 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,268 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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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SG16 VAO is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG16 VAO, 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 SG16 VAO registered?

SG16 VAO is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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