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AK53 MSU

2003 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,750 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 89,750 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2012 85,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,502 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 79,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,463 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 56,481 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 52,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 52,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,067 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 MSU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

AK53 MSU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is AK53 MSU safe to buy?

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