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AK53 FBZ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 88,428 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,428 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,525 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,992 miles

Nearside Front vertical link loose.

Offside Front vertical link loose.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 6 Oct 2008 28,028 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,028 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,219 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 FBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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