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AF53 KNE

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,889 mi
Last recorded144,889 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 144,889 miles

Front brake discs corroded & pads are low

coolant leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 144,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded & pads are low

coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 138,810 miles

Both front wishbones corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link bush worn.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 133,233 miles

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

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

Slight play nearside inner steering rack arm joint

Fail 7 Aug 2014 133,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play nearside inner steering rack arm joint

Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriating

nearside headlight on low limit

rear and front exhaust mountings deteriating

Fail 20 Aug 2013 127,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriating

nearside headlight on low limit

rear and front exhaust mountings deteriating

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,292 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 119,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,076 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 113,075 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,820 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake disks worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 85,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 41,616 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)

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 KNE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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