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AK53 KTD

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,567 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 136,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,225 miles

HEADLIGHTS / RATTLE IN REAR BOX / REAR BOX MOUNT / SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT /

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F BRAKE DISC

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 116,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,344 miles

RATTLE IN REAR BOX / FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT BAD ON EDGES / ADV REPLACE / TRACKING / N/S/F SPRING CORRODING

Fail 28 Sep 2013 109,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,316 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 100,316 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 92,148 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,047 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,182 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 66,182 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,473 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,472 miles

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.

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 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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AK53 KTD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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