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AK53 MTZ

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,751 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,668 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,573 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 95,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,744 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 90,735 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,363 miles

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

all 4 tyres low and cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,363 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all 4 tyres low and cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,769 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre out of shape

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,190 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,190 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,146 miles

Front brake discs are corroded. Front anti roll bushes are deteriated. Wear in both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,182 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are corroded. Front anti roll bushes are deteriated. Wear in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,580 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracked and worn low. Front brake discs are corroded and worn thin.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked and worn low. Front brake discs are corroded and worn thin.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,162 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 51,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rera tyres are slightly cracking and wearin g on edges. Cycle rack on boot was removed to test the vehicle, it obstructs the number plate lamp and pretrudes the vehicle and could be dangerous to pedestrians!

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,185 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 MTZ 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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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