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AK53 FCL

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,157 miles

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam image

Fail 13 Apr 2016 134,157 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam image

Pass 6 May 2015 131,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 131,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 123,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small chip offside windscreen

Fail 1 May 2014 123,258 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small chip offside windscreen

Pass 9 May 2013 112,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has some slight scratghing in zone A.which in my opinion is not enough to warrant a failure/

Pass 2 May 2012 92,744 miles

windscreen scracted

Fail 1 May 2012 92,741 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

windscreen scracted

Pass 11 May 2011 78,789 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front brake discs heavilly pitted and corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 78,789 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front brake discs heavilly pitted and corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 65,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 65,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,357 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 33,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2006 27,198 miles

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

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 FCL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

AK53 FCL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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