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AP51 KZU

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,829 mi
Last recorded98,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mount (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mount (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,719 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,275 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable to ajust drivers seat back rest due to faulty cable or handle

Fail 30 Jul 2012 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable to ajust drivers seat back rest due to faulty cable or handle

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,821 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,826 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AP51 KZU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KZU, 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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What year was AP51 KZU registered?

AP51 KZU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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