Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A (2022)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E-Tech HEV achieves a first-time pass rate of 93.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is an excellent result for a hybrid hatchback of this age. Only 5.4% of vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is comfortably low and suggests this model poses no serious safety concern to buyers.

At a median mileage of 16,173 miles, these cars are lightly used for their age, which explains the minimal failure rate of just 0.09 per vehicle. The average of 0.7 advisories per car is also modest, pointing to generally sound condition—though if you're buying used, request the full MOT history and pay particular attention to any advisory notes, as they can reveal emerging wear patterns before they become failures.

We have limited data for the 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–26k

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These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,173

typical

10,153

low mileage

25,960

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV A vehicles fall between 10,153 and 25,960 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,153 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,153–25,960 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Clio SE Edition E Tech HEV As sit.

⚠ Over 35,046 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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