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AK51 XXZ

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 72,423 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,600 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 68,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,330 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,964 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,623 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,817 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,993 miles

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

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 XXZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

AK51 XXZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AK51 XXZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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