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SW17 SFY

2017 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,114 mi
Last recorded49,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 SFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 49,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 49,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and Offside rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2024 37,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and Offside rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,033 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front an Offside front feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges an cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 27,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 20,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 14,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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SW17 SFY is a 2017 Renault Clio in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,982 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 SW17 SFY, 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 9 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW17 SFY registered?

SW17 SFY is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is SW17 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 SFY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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