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AF53 KHL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,229 mi
Last recorded104,229 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,216 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 98,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

general corrosion to under-body and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,460 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,590 miles

nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims slightly buckled

nearside front inner tyre wall split - no cords visible

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,571 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims slightly buckled

nearside front inner tyre wall split - no cords visible

Pass 1 May 2015 75,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 67,456 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 67,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,811 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 56,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,826 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 51,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,801 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,316 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,300 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,313 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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AF53 KHL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF53 KHL, 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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AF53 KHL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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