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AF03 KMJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,722 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,722 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 93,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,541 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch cover loose

Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,541 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,362 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,764 miles

Front number plate insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

has a slight missfire at idle

Fail 1 Oct 2010 29,615 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

has a slight missfire at idle

Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,315 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,998 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,543 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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AF03 KMJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF03 KMJ, 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 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF03 KMJ registered?

AF03 KMJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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