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AF04 VKV

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,019 mi
Last recorded116,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr body damage

seat belts mouldy

Fail 20 Jan 2014 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr body damage

seat belts mouldy

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,786 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,368 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,368 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,615 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,569 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 45,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VKV is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AF04 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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