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AK51 EKZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,519 miles

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

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

Front slightly movements on steering rack joints

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 100,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front slightly movements on steering rack joints

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,757 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,919 miles

Advise air bag lamp illuminated indicating a fault

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 89,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Advise air bag lamp illuminated indicating a fault

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,709 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 63,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,812 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 EKZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK51 EKZ, 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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What year was AK51 EKZ registered?

AK51 EKZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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