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AF53 KNR

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,250 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,166 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSF tyre smooth outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSF tyre smooth outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,087 miles

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

front anti roll bar links perished

near side front fog lamp not working

near side headlamp fixing broken but headlamp still secure

rear fog lamp "tell tale" coming on dim when other electrical items applied

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

2x punctures off side front

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)

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

front anti roll bar links perished

front brakes in poor condition

near side front fog lamp not working

near side headlamp fixing broken but headlamp still secure

rear fog lamp "tell tale" coming on dim when other electrical items applied

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,965 miles

NSR tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSR tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,147 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,173 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to create correct beam image have replaced head lamp bulbs

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,079 miles

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

unable to create correct beam image have replaced head lamp bulbs

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,765 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,966 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,550 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 KNR 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 52.6%.

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 KNR, 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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What year was AF53 KNR registered?

AF53 KNR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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