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AK53 FBV

2003 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,886 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,393 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 91,846 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres near limit

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 20 Aug 2010 324,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 279,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 235,235 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 185,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 185,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 141,614 miles

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

slight play on off side and near side of steering rack

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 FBV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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