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SJ16 ULM

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,984 mi
Last recorded48,984 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 ULM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 48,984 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 48,984 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 38,404 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 38,318 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 34,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,400 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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SJ16 ULM is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ16 ULM?

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What year was SJ16 ULM registered?

SJ16 ULM is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SJ16 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 ULM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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