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AO53 VMY

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,986 mi
Last recorded143,986 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 143,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 135,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 113,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,341 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Different size tyres fitted to front an rear axles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front shocks have movement in top mountings

Fail 18 Dec 2018 99,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Different size tyres fitted to front an rear axles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside and nearside front shocks have movement in top mountings

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,226 miles

Offside Front strut top has slight upper and down movement

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,312 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,480 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 52,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,788 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 37,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,681 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,563 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,130 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 VMY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VMY, 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 AO53 VMY registered?

AO53 VMY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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