CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF53 KPL

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,407 mi
Last recorded114,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,989 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 2 Apr 2016 111,980 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Engine cove prevents view to some testable items

Exhaust clamp rotted & weakened (marked)

Front tyres are unevenly worn, torn & close to legal limit (o/s wall cut deep)

Note: Added coolant (too low)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,371 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,217 miles

engine management lamp is on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,775 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,388 miles

offside rear and both front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 37,069 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF53 KPL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 KPL?

You can check the full history of AF53 KPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF53 KPL registered?

AF53 KPL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AF53 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 KPL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 KPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF53 KPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.