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AK53 AEC

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,460 mi
Last recorded100,460 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & rear (7.1.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights operating erratically (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,432 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r lamp lense damanged

Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,432 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r lamp lense damanged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,419 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,415 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,463 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,388 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,539 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,537 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,085 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 54,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2008 41,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,732 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 AEC is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc 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 AEC, 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 AEC is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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