2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · KP13 KGE

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a period of significant mechanical neglect. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 115,281 miles, the preceding three months in 2025 show a sharp decline in vehicle condition. The failure in August 2025 was particularly severe, flagging a wide array of faults across the suspension, braking, and exhaust systems that suggest the vehicle was driven with multiple components nearing total failure rather than receiving proactive preventative maintenance. At 115,281 miles over 13 years, the Clio averages approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. However, the data shows a sudden burst of activity between August 2024 and August 2025, where the car covered over 5,500 miles in a single year. This mileage accumulation coincides with the cluster of mechanical failures seen in late 2025, indicating that the components were pushed to the end of their service life during this period of higher use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record from August 2025 noted excessive corrosion on both front brake pipes and significant wear on the offside front track rod end and offside Macpherson strut top bush. While these were supposedly repaired to allow passing, the presence of grease-covered brake pipes suggests an attempt to hide surface rust rather than replace the de-roded lines. The distorted nearside front road wheel noted in December 2025 also warrants a check for impact damage or alignment issues that could cause premature wear on new tyres. The electronic stability control fault recorded in September 2025 also requires verification to ensure the sensor or module was properly diagnosed rather than just cleared of codes. Additionally, the recurring exhaust leaks noted in both August and September 2025 suggest the back box or manifold gaskets are thinning and may require total replacement soon. Given the history of inoperative parking brakes and leaking shock absorbers, the overall structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points should be scrutinized for deep corrosion that may not be fully addressed during a standard MOT.