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AK03 UXA

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,112 mi
Last recorded160,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 160,112 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LARGE VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND SPLIT AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,268 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON BOTH INNER PADS

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL STEEL WHEEL

Fail 22 Apr 2014 147,150 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON BOTH INNER PADS

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL STEEL WHEEL

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 119,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,454 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,628 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5-3mm and has nail in it

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,313 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,329 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 UXA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UXA, 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 UXA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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