MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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
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
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
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
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
Both front tyre treads just acceptable
Rear brake discs corroded and pitted
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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/R tyre starting to wear unevenly.
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?
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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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