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AJ51 KBK

2001 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,340 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,331 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,496 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,496 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,249 miles

Front brake discs are corroded & require replacements asap.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,658 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,658 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket worn

Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,144 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,166 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,744 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,739 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,176 miles

n/s/wiper soon need replacing

unable to inspect o/s/f seat belt due to baby seat.

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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AJ51 KBK is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 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 AJ51 KBK, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 KBK is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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