MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ? (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust repaired
Emissions not tested front exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ? (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has stonechip (8.3.1d)
Front o/s & n/s headlamp lens' deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has stonechip (8.3.1d)
Front o/s & n/s headlamp lens' deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s linkage bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1d)
Front brake pad depth not visible through wheels
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 VLU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VLU, 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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AP53 VLU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 2004.
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