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AK04 FHE

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 93,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.3.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,715 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,715 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,586 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,586 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,135 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,135 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre brake light inop.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,786 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,818 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,818 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,845 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,845 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,914 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 FHE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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