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AF53 KNV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,896 miles

suspension components corroded

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,439 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 109,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 100,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,478 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,223 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 18 Oct 2012 80,991 miles

Exhaust rubbers worn

Nearside front outer cv boot clip loose

Fail 9 Oct 2012 80,811 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers worn

Nearside front outer cv boot clip loose

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,197 miles

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

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

o/s wash jet blocked 1 of 2

something inside o/s/r tyre making rattle sound

Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s wash jet blocked 1 of 2

something inside o/s/r tyre making rattle sound

Pass 17 Oct 2009 68,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 56,850 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,431 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 KNV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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