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1497 W

2015 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,691 mi
Last recorded25,691 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Clio46,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1497 W
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 25,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 24,113 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 24,113 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower forward most rubber bushs have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 21,510 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 21,510 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s fronts (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,064 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to the edges

Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,929 miles

0/s and n/s front tyres have slight wear to the edges

Fail 15 Mar 2022 14,929 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

0/s and n/s front tyres have slight wear to the edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear in the centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 11,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 11,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 8,074 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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1497 W is a 2015 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,285 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 1497 W, 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 11 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1497 W is a 2015 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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