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AO53 KNY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KNY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2022 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap cover insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,530 miles

FUEL FLAP BROKEN

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TOP OF SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

FUEL FLAP BROKEN

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TOP OF SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,727 miles

Offside Front door inner handle loose

Fail 2 Oct 2020 85,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door inner handle loose

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view caused by wiper head (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror dameged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury hub cap damaged/split (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view caused by wiper head (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror dameged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 77,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust clamp bolt corroded very thin STRONG ADVISE

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust clamp bolt corroded very thin STRONG ADVISE

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2xfronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,162 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing split (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2xfronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S WIPER SPLIT AT END BUT CLEARS SCREEN

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S WIPER SPLIT AT END BUT CLEARS SCREEN

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,238 miles

clamp on exhaustpipe between front and centre sections is severelt corroded and almost broken through

Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,238 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clamp on exhaustpipe between front and centre sections is severelt corroded and almost broken through

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,462 miles

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Possible slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing

Rear exhaust mount perished and split

Steering lock not working

Windscreen washers poor/weak

Fail 27 Oct 2012 52,462 miles

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

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Possible slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing

Rear exhaust mount perished and split

Steering lock not working

Windscreen washers poor/weak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,820 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,894 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,337 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 KNY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AO53 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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