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AF53 KMV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 78,757 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 78,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s/washer jet mis aligned

uneven tyre wear front

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,356 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 59,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen

Fail 2 Oct 2007 43,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner plus outer edges of tyres

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge of tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,919 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner plus outer edges of tyres

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge of tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 34,118 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KMV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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