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AK53 KTG

2003 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KTG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 106,992 miles

underside components corroded

air bag light missing

both front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

both headlamps discoloured

brake servo corroded

drivers seat wont tip

free play in inner steering joints

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 10 May 2016 106,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light missing

both front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

both headlamps discoloured

brake servo corroded

drivers seat wont tip

slight bind on nearside rear brake

underside components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat wont tilt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

no air bag lamp

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,897 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre rubbing on inner plastic wing cover

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 55,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,290 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,290 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,459 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

handbrake lever clicks up on full application

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 KTG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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