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AK53 MUA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,814 mi
Last recorded111,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 111,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear brakes imbalanced (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low, smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 106,826 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,637 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,911 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,460 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,990 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Dipped beam image& density deteriorated, only just acceptable.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,886 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Dipped beam image& density deteriorated, only just acceptable.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,775 miles

Offside Dipped headlight beam image deteriorated & only just acceptable.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,025 miles

O/S dipped headlight image deteriorated.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,086 miles

Some play in N/S/F suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,938 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,897 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 35,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,774 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,341 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,969 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 MUA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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