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AK53 MOV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,912 mi
Last recorded80,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,912 miles

Rear tailgate glass loose

car general muddy underneath

Fail 16 Jul 2018 80,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate glass loose

car general muddy underneath

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,185 miles

All tyres cracking

Both rear axle bushes splitting

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,185 miles

All tyres cracking

Both rear axle bushes splitting

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,373 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,367 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,844 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,973 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,331 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,816 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,308 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 MOV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

AK53 MOV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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