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AK53 MUO

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,729 mi
Last recorded130,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 130,729 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 130,726 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,245 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM***** ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 89,485 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,598 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

tyres are fethering on inside edges

Fail 18 Jun 2013 83,598 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

tyres are fethering on inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,768 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,572 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,959 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 MUO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

AK53 MUO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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