2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · PN62 KAO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. While the most recent test on 7 May 2026 at 83,530 miles passed, it followed a failure just two days prior at 83,509 miles. This failure revealed multiple critical issues including exhaust emissions, illegal tyre tread depths, and a worn suspension component, indicating that the vehicle was only serviced to the minimum legal requirement to pass the annual inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle from 2012, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 13,000 miles recorded between May 2024 and May 2025, followed by another 13,474 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. While low annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the intervals between tests suggest long periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, seals, and fluids irrespective of distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the engine bay to assess the ongoing oil leak noted in the May 2026 test, as this was flagged as non-excessive but remains a persistent mechanical condition. The failure of the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint in 2026 necessitates a thorough check of the entire front suspension assembly, including bushes and links for similar play or wear. Furthermore, the previous major backbox leak and lambda reading issues from 2025 suggest the exhaust system should be examined for corrosion or poor quality welding to ensure the repairs were comprehensive.