2004 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · GK04 AYP

The roadworthiness status of this 2004 Renault Clio is currently questionable, reflecting a mixed maintenance trend across four recent tests recorded between February 2003 and August 2025. The most recent examination on 2025-08-05 resulted in a failure, which sits approximately one year prior to the present date of August 2026. This latest failure breaks a brief clean streak that included a pass on 2024-06-11 at an unspecified mileage and a pass on 2023-02-13 following an initial failure on 2023-02-06. The absence of specific defect descriptions in the DVSA database for these tests means the exact mechanical triggers for the failures remain unknown, though the alternating pass and fail outcomes point to recurring compliance hurdles. The vehicle has accumulated 118,005 miles over its roughly twenty-two-year lifespan, averaging approximately 5,364 miles annually. This low yearly average indicates light use, but the sparse MOT dataset provided offers limited visibility into the vehicle's long-term mileage progression and structural degradation over the decades. Gaps in the historical record require a careful physical examination to verify the true condition of high-wear mechanical assemblies that may have degraded through age rather than heavy mileage. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on fundamental roadworthiness components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, steering joints, and brake discs and pads. Given the age of the vehicle and the lack of detailed advisory notes in the supplied MOT history, checking for structural corrosion on the chassis, sills, and subframes is essential. Furthermore, verifying the operational status of the exhaust system, electrical accessories, and powertrain is necessary before committing to a purchase.