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AP51 UOL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,448 mi
Last recorded102,448 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UOL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 102,448 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 102,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,956 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 90,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 63,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 45,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 45,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,543 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 34,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 34,178 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 33,635 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 33,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,717 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,692 miles

Both rear tyres peishing and cracking on walls earley attension adviced

Rear axle beam bushes perished and bonding breaking away

Fail 29 Jan 2014 29,692 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres peishing and cracking on walls earley attension adviced

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle beam bushes perished and bonding breaking away

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,336 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing on walls early att adviced

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres outer side wall perished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,418 miles

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

all tyres side walls are peseroshed

Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,286 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,024 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 8,024 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 5,686 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 UOL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

AP51 UOL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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