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AK51 XUP

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,408 mi
Last recorded53,408 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,767 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 52,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,471 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,249 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 50,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Axle corroded

Rear Under body corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2018 48,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Axle corroded

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front both front tyres perished 175\65\14 t

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

Rear both rear tyres perished 175\65\14 t

rear under body corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,395 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,395 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,598 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,409 miles

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

all tyres perishing

middie exhaust rubber poor

Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres perishing

middie exhaust rubber poor

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,622 miles

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

both front wipers split but clear affectivly

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear rubber exhaust bracket perished

Fail 17 Oct 2012 36,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear rubber exhaust bracket perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,081 miles

An occassional knock felt from n/s/f, poss ball joint/bottom arm bushes with slight play?.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,493 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 27,493 miles

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

All tyres have perished sidewalls (cords not exsposed)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,117 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 XUP is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

AK51 XUP is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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