MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bad oil leak under vehicle
both front brake discs scored on inner faces
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bad oil leak under vehicle
both front brake discs scored on inner faces
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads/discs worn
wipers poor clearing
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake pads very corroded
wipers poor clearing
front tyres and offside rear wearing on inside edge
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 FAU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?
AK53 FAU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is AK53 FAU safe to buy?
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