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AK53 THV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 THV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 142,597 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 142,597 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Alternator not charging

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 135,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 120,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 115,985 miles

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

Rear exhaust eounting is persihed - Exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drive shafts corroded

both front inner brake discs rusted

both rear inner brake discs rusted

o/side front inner sill damaged

o/side rear wheel binding

rear number plate deteriorted

small chip on windowscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2013 115,961 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drive shafts corroded

both front inner brake discs rusted

both rear inner brake discs rusted

o/side front inner sill damaged

o/side rear wheel binding

rear number plate deteriorted

small chip on windowscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear exhaust mount perished

Rear wiper blade split

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear exhaust mount perished

Rear wiper blade split

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2011 112,090 miles

Both front tyre treads just acceptable

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 112,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyre treads just acceptable

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 104,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,272 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,334 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 74,334 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,405 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Near side front disc is starting to worp as getting thin due to heat

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 THV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 THV, 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 THV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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