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AK53 NZH

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 88,765 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,363 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 86,363 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,835 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 83,835 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,963 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 81,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

washers frozen

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,718 miles

damage to o/s/f closing sill

front brake pads wearing low

front discs rusty on inner edge boarderline pass

hand brake travel could be improved

n/s outter cv boot starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,010 miles

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

front discs worn and rusty

hand brake travel

slight play n/s tie rod

Fail 29 Dec 2012 72,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs worn and rusty

hand brake travel

slight play n/s tie rod

Pass 23 Dec 2011 63,010 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 63,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,583 miles

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)

both inner rack ends ball joints play

front discs slightly pitted

ns dip slightly blured

coolant pressure cap missing [water frozen in radiator]

Fail 18 Dec 2010 55,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

both inner rack ends ball joints play

front discs slightly pitted

ns dip slightly blured

coolant pressure cap missing [water frozen in radiator]

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,558 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,558 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,675 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 28,675 miles

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

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 NZH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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