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AK54 USM

2004 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,120 mi
Last recorded142,120 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 USM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,120 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 142,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,595 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 74,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,626 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,839 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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AK54 USM is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AK54 USM, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK54 USM registered?

AK54 USM is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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