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AK03 UWU

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 130,091 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 130,091 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 118,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 110,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,263 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 104,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,467 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)

parking brake travel high

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,927 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,927 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,477 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 UWU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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