CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK51 GYN

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GYN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,155 miles

Offside Front bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

engine management light on dash

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,951 miles

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

Offside Front inner rod has play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear box mounting bkt has play

Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner rod has play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear box mounting bkt has play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,825 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,825 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,634 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,030 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,532 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a split around the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,533 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Feb 2011 63,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,363 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,596 miles

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

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 16,200 miles

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

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

both front and rear tyres starting to crack

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK51 GYN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK51 GYN?

You can check the full history of AK51 GYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK51 GYN registered?

AK51 GYN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AK51 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 GYN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 GYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK51 GYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.