2018 Renault Clio 0.9L Petrol · KV68 EVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 66,225 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to significant braking and suspension issues. The trend suggests that the owner is willing to rectify faults to pass the MOT, but the recurring nature of the brake failures and wear items indicates that routine inspections were likely deferred until components reached a point of legal failure. The recorded mileage of 66,225 miles over eight years equates to an average annual usage of approximately 8,278 miles. This figure is consistent with typical light domestic use. However, the data shows a notable gap in testing between December 2023 at 43,977 miles and January 2025 at 58,386 miles, during which the vehicle covered over 14,000 miles. This period of activity likely correlates with the rapid wear observed on the front brake pads and tyres noted in the early 2025 failure. A buyer must inspect the rear braking system closely, as the January 2026 failure highlighted an inoperative offside parking brake, axle imbalance, and excessive lever movement. The previous advisory regarding the brake slack adjuster in 2025 suggests the mechanism is prone to seizing or has been poorly neglected. Furthermore, the corrosion on the nearside rear lower coil spring flagged in the latest test is a sign of early structural degradation in the suspension. While it did not cause a failure this time, it should be monitored for further rust to ensure the spring does not snap.