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AP51 KFF

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,883 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,120 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, raised tread.

slight interaction on both rear tail lights and indicators

Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,114 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, raised tread.

slight interaction on both rear tail lights and indicators

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,698 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,698 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,536 miles

both front anti roll bar links becoming detereorated

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre becoming worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,939 miles

Near side rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Near side rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 31,003 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP51 KFF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 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 AP51 KFF, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 KFF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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