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AF04 VKU

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 98,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to offside rear wheel steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,600 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deterioated (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,898 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deterioated (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,376 miles

Inner front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,376 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Inner front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low pressure

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,015 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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AF04 VKU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AF04 VKU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 VKU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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