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AK53 YNR

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,146 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,538 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 2 Jan 2015 72,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,309 miles

Oil leak

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,740 miles

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2013 65,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

side wall scuffed on n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,590 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 47,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,434 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 41,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,654 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 20,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,474 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 YNR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

AK53 YNR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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