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AK53 FCA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,247 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,034 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,823 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 55,002 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,969 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen scratched

Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,992 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 26,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,557 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 20,557 miles

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

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

o/s/r door cant be opened from outside

rear tyres close too legal limit

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 FCA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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