2000 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · W959 SKK
2000 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 134,606 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W959 SKK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2016
- 134,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W959 SKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Renault Clio (W959 SKK) between April 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”.
W959 SKK Mileage History
- 22/04/2006111,326 mi
- 09/05/2007116,235 mi+4,909 mi
- 09/05/2007116,235 mi
- 19/04/2008120,165 mi+3,930 mi
- 25/04/2009122,806 mi+2,641 mi
- 16/04/2010125,252 mi+2,446 mi
- 20/04/2011127,679 mi+2,427 mi
- 28/04/2012129,887 mi+2,208 mi
- 20/04/2013131,797 mi+1,910 mi
- 09/05/2014132,618 mi+821 mi
- 14/05/2014132,618 mi
- 26/05/2015132,788 mi+170 mi
- 18/05/2016134,606 mi+1,818 mi
Average of roughly 2,311 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front coil spring and suspension wearModerate
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