MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
o/s mirror cover missing
oil leak
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
o/s mirror cover missing
oil leak
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Grease around nearside c.v. boot
Oil cap loose
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Grease around nearside c.v. boot
Oil cap loose
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system leak
osf door mirror casing missing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system leak
osf door mirror casing missing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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AK53 ADV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 ADV, 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 ADV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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