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AK53 KTA

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,345 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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 21 Dec 2016 92,357 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded.

offside and nearside front headlamp beam images are weak.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and perished/cracked.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 92,353 miles

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

nearside rear indicator bulb faded colour.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded.

offside and nearside front headlamp beam images are weak.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and perished/cracked.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,634 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,633 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,252 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,201 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 KTA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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