2006 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · FP06 AFK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with an improving maintenance trend in its most recent inspections. The latest MOT conducted in June 2026 at 30,654 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car is currently meeting all minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in July 2025, suggesting that the current owner is addressing any minor issues that may appeared in previous years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,500 miles per year. Data shows significant periods of low usage, for example, the car covered only 466 miles between May 2024 and July 2025. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, the infrequent use often leads to the age degradation of rubber components and seals. The record confirms this in the 2024 test where all four tyres were flagged for perishing and cracking despite low tread wear. A buyer must focus inspection on the suspension system, as this has been a recurring area of failure. The MOT history shows a broken offside rear coil spring in 2014, a broken offside front coil spring in 2018, and previous misalignment of the nearside front spring in 2017. Although these faults have been rectified, the presence of corrosion on suspension components and shock absorbers noted in 2017 suggests the metalwork is susceptible to rust due to its age and low usage. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should also check for seized brake calipers or perished perished, which often occur when vehicles sit stationary for long periods. The rubber bushings and suspension joints should be examined for cracking or age-related degradation, as the 2024 advisory regarding tyres indicates materials are reaching the end of life. Structural integrity remains uncompromised based on the records, but the history of corrosion remains the primary concern for a vehicle of this age.