MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rattle on cat / heat shield loose / rear box mount worn
slight pay in o/s/f bearing x bottom ball joint /
slight wear on inner edges of front tyres / front drop link bushes wearing
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear poss nuts loose (3.5.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rattle on cat / heat shield loose / rear box mount worn
slight pay in o/s/f bearing x bottom ball joint /
slight wear on inner edges of front tyres / front drop link bushes wearing
HEADLIGHTS / RATTLE IN REAR BOX / REAR BOX MOUNT / SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT /
SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F BRAKE DISC
ENGINE LIGHT ON / SLIGHT PLAY IN HAND BRAKE LEVER / RATTLE IN REAR BOX / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT / O/S/F WHEELSLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE / N/S/F ROLL BAR BUSH SPLITTING / SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ENGINE LIGHT ON / SLIGHT PLAY IN HAND BRAKE LEVER / RATTLE IN REAR BOX / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT / O/S/F WHEELSLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE / N/S/F ROLL BAR BUSH SPLITTING / SLIGHT GEARBOX LEAK
RATTLE IN REAR BOX / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT BAD ON EDGES / ADV REPLACE / TRACKING / N/S/F SPRING CORRODING
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
RATTLE IN REAR BOX / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT BAD ON EDGES / ADV REPLACE / TRACKING / N/S/F SPRING CORRODING
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front wiper blades in poor condition.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 KTD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?
AK53 KTD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2003.
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