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AP51 KZB

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,171 mi
Last recorded90,171 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,171 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mount loose

Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box mount loose

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 88,371 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 87,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,317 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 72,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,873 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 54,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,382 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,965 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 47,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 44,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,335 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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AP51 KZB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AP51 KZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 KZB registered?

AP51 KZB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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