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SJ66 MKZ

2016 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,062 mi
Last recorded70,062 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 MKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 70,062 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 70,062 miles

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

Central Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,953 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Offside front and across rear axle metal brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres light cracking/perishing

Fail 6 Dec 2024 58,952 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside recording little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to cut on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre section corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Offside front and across rear axle metal brake pipes corroded

Offside front top strut mount/bearing rough in operation

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges Advise replacement

Offside rear binding but not excessively

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear tyres light cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 48,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 39,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 31,860 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 31,860 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 29,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,939 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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SJ66 MKZ is a 2016 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SJ66 MKZ, 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 SJ66 MKZ registered?

SJ66 MKZ is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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