2012 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · DK62 XSW

The Renault Clio passed its MOT on 9 July 2026 at 133,986 miles after a same-day failure for a fractured nearside front coil spring and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. Advisories for nearside front track rod end ball joint play and nearside rear tyre cracking accompanied the pass. Compared with the clean test of 10 July 2024 and the brake disc failure rectified on 7 July 2025, the maintenance trend is worsening with age yet each defect was fixed promptly. The vehicle remains roadworthy but shows accumulating suspension and lighting faults typical of a fourteen-year-old car. Mileage records show 128,022 miles at the July 2024 test, 130,822 in July 2025 and 133,986 in July 2026. Those figures represent annual distances of roughly 2,800 and 3,164 miles, far below the lifetime average near 9,570 miles per year. Low recent use suggests lighter running or periods of standing. The previous keeper covered modest distances but attended to mandatory failures only, as shown by the same-day retests. No rapid accumulation or gap exceeds normal expectation for the age. A buyer should physically inspect front suspension components given the coil spring fracture recorded in July 2026. The tester noted nearside front track rod end play as advisory; check both track rod ends for movement. The July 2025 test failed the car on a significantly worn nearside rear brake disc; the owner replaced it same day. Examine rear discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding. Tyre sidewall cracking on the nearside rear persists as advisory, so assess all tyres for perishing and tread depth. Confirm both registration plate lamps illuminate. The MOT record shows no structural corrosion or exhaust emission faults across the three tests. Recurring advisories on steering linkage and tyres indicate the previous keeper addressed statutory failures but deferred minor consumable care. Prospective buyers should expect to renew suspension bushes and tyres as age-related wear progresses.