2010 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · SL10 EEA

The vehicle presents a positive roadworthiness profile, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 July 2025 at 112,373 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the history shows a failure in August 2024, the immediate retest pass five miles later suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the identified fault rather than allowing a known safety issue to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-maintained older commuter vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 101,108 miles and the July 2025 test at 112,373 miles, the car covered 11,265 miles, representing a steady usage profile. The 2,000-mile gap between the August 2023 and August 2024 tests shows regular annual driving. This low rate of accumulation generally reduces the mechanical stress associated with high-mileage wear on drivetrain components and engine internals. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of age-related components that the annual test does not cover. As a 16-year-old Renault, the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches should be checked for corrosion, which often develops hidden beneath the surfacework. Examine the suspension bushes and control arm mounts, as these typically perish over time regardless of low mileage. Since the latest record shows no advisories for brakes or tyres, verify the condition of the brake discs and pads to ensure there is no significant thinning or uneven wear that the tester might have overlooked.