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AB53 DKS

2014 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 DKS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and showing deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and showing deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,517 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,507 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 41,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,385 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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AB53 DKS is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 AB53 DKS, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB53 DKS registered?

AB53 DKS is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is AB53 DKS safe to buy?

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