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SJ16 KJM

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,598 mi
Last recorded87,598 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 KJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,598 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear washers not working

Fail 14 Aug 2025 77,120 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear washers not working

Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit tread reading 3mm 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,593 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both front ( linkage seized??) (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit tread reading 3mm 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,404 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 56,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 46,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,764 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2021 38,764 miles

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

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 18,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 18,272 miles

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

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 KJM is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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