2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WG54 CKA

The most recent MOT on 2026-04-09 shows the 2004 Renault Clio passed with no defects recorded at 139,149 miles. This is the first clean result in the history, suggesting recent maintenance or repairs may have addressed prior issues. However, earlier MOTs from 2021 and 2020 show minor advisories, primarily related to wear on suspension components. A recurring pattern of wear is evident in the anti-roll bar linkage bushes, noted in 2020, 2019, and 2018. These were described as "worn but not resulting in excessive movement," indicating gradual degradation rather than critical failure. Other issues included minor corrosion on the vehicle structure, oil leaks (non-excessive), and slight distortions in road wheels. These suggest the car has experienced typical aging-related wear but no major safety risks. The trend appears stable over the past five years, with no significant escalation in defects. While earlier MOTs listed multiple advisories, the 2026 result shows no active defects, which could reflect proactive maintenance. However, the absence of recent brake or suspension failures does not confirm long-term reliability, as some issues (e.g., brake imbalance in 2018) were resolved but not repeated.