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AK53 AAZ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AAZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,611 miles

front both cv boots deteriorated

near side front tyre tearing apart

Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,190 miles

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

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

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,464 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,974 miles

Rear no plate slight deteriated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 35,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate slight deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,615 miles

front offside and front nearside wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 29,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,021 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,497 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,290 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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AK53 AAZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 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 AK53 AAZ, 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 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 AAZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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