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A2 FMT

2001 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,828 mi
Last recorded62,828 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FMT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,812 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 56,812 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,872 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 52,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,427 miles

Offside Rear perished

Fail 19 Oct 2016 37,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,641 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 35,641 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,717 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 31,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,462 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,718 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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A2 FMT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 FMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 FMT registered?

A2 FMT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is A2 FMT safe to buy?

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