2010 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · EF10 KOB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on October 1, 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a singular mechanical failure on that same date when the tester initially identified a fractured offside front coil spring. This repair was clearly addressed immediately as the car passed the re-test with no recorded defects. The clean result from the October 2024 test suggests that the current owner is responsive to safety-critical advisories and immediate MOT failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,140 miles per year. Between September 2022 and October 2025, the car covered only 5,856 miles, moving from 28,379 to the current recorded 34,235 miles. While this indicates minimal mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of perishable materials like rubber seals, hoses, and tyres. A physical inspection must scrutinise the tyres closely, as the records from 2022 and 2023 show recurring issues with perishing and sidewall cracking on both front tyres. These faults are a classic symptom of age-related decay rather than tread wear, suggesting the rubber has hardened from low usage. You should also inspect the suspension components for signs of corrosion or perished bushings, given the fractured coil spring noted in 2025. Because of the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural rust on the sills and arches is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked hidden oxidative damage to the chassis.