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AP53 KSY

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,578 mi
Last recorded155,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2016 155,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

petrol flap missing

rear plate deterioated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 146,132 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,667 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 133,633 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,978 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,949 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 60,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,674 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres2mm tread(getting low)185/55/15 hr michelin

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,857 miles

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

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

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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AP53 KSY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AP53 KSY, 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 AP53 KSY registered?

AP53 KSY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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