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AO53 NSK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 103,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,316 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,315 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 Sep 2010 64,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,882 miles

Condition of inner faces of front brake discs deteriorating due to corrosion.

Nearside outer gaiter loose on contant velocity joint.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Condition of inner faces of front brake discs deteriorating due to corrosion.

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

Nearside outer gaiter loose on contant velocity joint.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 32,751 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f outter c v boot clip starting to break

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,589 miles

engine cover fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of fuel system

o/s/f brake disc becomming corroded arround edges

o/s/f tyre becomming low on outter edges

Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,491 miles

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

engine cover fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of fuel system

o/s/f brake disc becomming corroded around edges

o/s/f tyre becomming low on outter edges

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 NSK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NSK, 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 AO53 NSK registered?

AO53 NSK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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