2020 Renault Clio Play SCE 1.0L Petrol · KP70 EFS

The 2020 Renault Clio Play SCE presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 12 August 2025 at 35,633 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent entry is just over ten months old, meaning a fresh test is due by August 2026. The 2025 result is a marked improvement over the 2024 failure, where both front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored, and the pads were below or approaching the 1.5 mm minimum. The fact that no brake-related advisories reappeared in the 2025 test indicates the discs and pads have since been replaced and are bedding in without issue. A single advisory on 16 August 2023 for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit was minor and consumable in nature, with no recurrence. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 5,939 miles per year, the car has covered only 35,633 miles in six years, with a recorded jump of 15,671 miles between August 2023 and July 2024, followed by just 1,824 miles in the subsequent twelve months through August 2025. This pattern suggests a period of heavier use followed by a return to very light running. Low annual mileage can mask wear from short trips, which accelerate brake corrosion and exhaust condensation, while long periods standing risk tyre flat-spotting and seized components. The sparse but complete MOT record shows no gaps in testing, and the steady mileage accumulation between tests is consistent with genuine use rather than clocking. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front brake assembly despite the clean 2025 result. The 2024 failure for pitted and scored discs suggests the car may have been prone to corrosion from standing, so check for uneven disc surfaces, lipping, and pad thickness. Inspect the nearside front tyre sidewall and tread depth carefully, as the 2023 advisory for edge wear on that corner hints at possible tracking or suspension bush wear. Jack the front end and check for play in the lower suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wheel bearings. Examine the underside for structural corrosion on subframes, suspension mounts, and along the sills, particularly if the car has spent long periods idle. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion and leaks, as short-run engines often suffer from moisture buildup in the silencer. Test the handbrake function on a slope and listen for binding rear calipers, which can seize on lightly used cars.