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AK53 ACU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,766 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 67,766 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,505 miles

exhaust started to corrode

Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust started to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,582 miles

object on mirror may obscure drivers view

Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

object on mirror may obscure drivers view

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,147 miles

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

o/s/f also o/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f also o/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,896 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,686 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 ACU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACU, 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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What year was AK53 ACU registered?

AK53 ACU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AK53 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 ACU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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