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SJ16 KDT

2016 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,892 mi
Last recorded41,892 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 KDT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 41,892 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 39,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 39,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 37,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2023 32,680 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,830 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 29,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 25,442 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 24,492 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 24,492 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SJ16 KDT is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ16 KDT, 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 SJ16 KDT registered?

SJ16 KDT is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 KDT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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