2007 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · KU07 WFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical neglect and deferred preventative care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 78,774 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. This failure highlighted multiple critical safety issues including structural tyre failures, an inoperative ABS system, and a failing rear wheel bearing. The persistence of play in the steering rack inner joints and worn anti-roll bar bushes across several years indicates that front suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 78,774 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,146 miles. However, the data shows irregular intervals of use, such as the 4,244-mile gap between August 2023 and July 2024, and another 2,430 miles between July 2024 and March 2026. This low mileage, combined with advisories regarding perishing and cracking tyres in 2024, suggests the car likely sits for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals regardless of distance distance. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the steering and front suspension geometry, as the steering rack inner joints and anti-roll bar linkages have been flagged repeatedly. The 2026 failure for an ABS fault lamp and a rough rear wheel bearing requires verification that these components were actually replaced rather than merely reset. Furthermore, the offside front CV boot, noted as severely deteriorated back in 2024, should be checked for grease leakage to prevent imminent drive shaft failure. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of perishing rubber, an inspection for significant corrosion on the underbody is essential to ensure structural integrity.