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SJ16 WMZ

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,922 mi
Last recorded70,922 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 WMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 70,922 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,478 miles

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

sump corroded but not porous

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 56,184 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,766 miles

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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,131 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 WMZ is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

SJ16 WMZ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is SJ16 WMZ safe to buy?

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