2007 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MV57 YYF

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 118,435 miles, confirming it meets the statutory road‑worthiness criteria today. However, the test flagged off‑side front and near‑side rear tyres worn close to the legal limit, and the recurring advisory on ball‑joint play indicates that suspension components are approaching the end of their service life. The trend is essentially stable – no new major defects have appeared – but the persistence of tyre and suspension wear suggests a gradual decline that will require attention soon. At just under 120 000 miles after 19 years, the average annual mileage of roughly 6 200 miles sits comfortably within normal usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record shows a consistent yearly testing cadence, with mileage increments of 7 500–9 000 miles between tests, indicating regular monitoring rather than long periods of inactivity. The duplicate entry on 8 December 2022 – a failure followed by a pass after remedial work – demonstrates that the previous owner addressed at least one fault, but the subsequent re‑appearance of similar tyre and ball‑joint advisories points to ongoing wear rather than isolated incidents. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of all four tyres, confirming that tread depth exceeds the legal minimum and that sidewall damage is absent, as the record repeatedly notes edge wear. Close inspection of the near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage, the front suspension arm ball joints, and the front track‑rod ends is advisable; any audible clunk or excessive play may indicate that the slight play noted in the MOTs has progressed to a failure. The severely deteriorated CV boot on the off‑side front drive shaft should be examined for grease leakage and potential joint damage. Finally, ensure the near‑side front position lamp operates correctly, as it was the sole lighting fault recorded, and conduct a visual survey for any emerging rust or structural corrosion that could compromise the chassis integrity.