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AO53 KMJ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,765 miles

Headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering rackends

Pass 27 May 2016 86,488 miles

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,447 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perrished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,377 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine noisey

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Uneven wear of near sidce rear tyre on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine noisey

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Uneven wear of near sidce rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,327 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,698 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 73,663 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 65,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,972 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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AO53 KMJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 KMJ, 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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AO53 KMJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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