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AK04 FFX

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working New bulb fitted but still not working ( possible wiring or holder fault ) (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat tilt mechanism not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth outer edge 185/55/15

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,086 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosting STRONG ADVISE

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bead rim slight gouge

Offside Front Driveshaft seal leaking ( gearbox end )

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge 185/55/15

Offside Front wheel bead rim slight gouge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,123 miles

high level stop lamp not working

passenger seat tilt and slide not working

Fail 12 Jan 2016 102,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat tilt and slide not working

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 80,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,286 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,134 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 42,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,167 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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AK04 FFX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AK04 FFX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 FFX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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