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AF53 KNM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KNM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,605 miles

n/s widscreen slightly scored

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure brocken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s widscreen slightly scored

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 95,492 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 95,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,336 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 88,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,955 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,050 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,262 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,760 miles

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)

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

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

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,969 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 KNM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AF53 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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