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AK03 UVZ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,198 mi
Last recorded144,198 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 144,198 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s & o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,720 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 132,720 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,460 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,956 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,413 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,203 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,703 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,703 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,077 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,077 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 49,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,337 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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AK03 UVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK03 UVZ, 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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AK03 UVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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