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AK51 EJA

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

145,534 mi
Last recorded145,534 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 145,534 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 145,534 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 142,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall 2.54mm ()

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 9 Aug 2017 142,258 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall 2.54mm ()

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 Feb 2016 134,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 6 Feb 2016 134,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,007 miles

Front Brake Discs badly corroded.

MIL Light on.

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey.

Non Standard Coil Springs fitted.

Non Standard Rear Silencer fitted.

O/S Wiper Blade worn.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 126,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake Discs badly corroded.

MIL Light on.

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey.

Non Standard Coil Springs fitted.

Non Standard Rear Silencer fitted.

O/S Wiper Blade worn.

O/S/R Tyre Bald on inner edge.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 114,719 miles

Both Front Discs corroded

Engine Light staying on

N/S/R Wheel Bearing slightly noisey.

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

O/S/F Bumper & Wing damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 114,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Discs corroded

Engine Light staying on

N/S/R Wheel Bearing slightly noisey.

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

O/S/F Bumper & Wing damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 108,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,632 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,632 miles

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

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

nearside front A.B.S ring broken on C/V joint

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,597 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,249 miles

front discs getting rusty inner face

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Aug 2006 64,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs getting rusty inner face

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Aug 2006 64,176 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 59,619 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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AK51 EJA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 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 AK51 EJA, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 EJA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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