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BG51 KAJ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 121,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 112,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,659 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,086 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 91,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear rubber mount in poor condition (system still secure)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

offside front tyre worn and cracking

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2014 89,224 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear rubber mount in poor condition (system still secure)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

offside front tyre worn and cracking

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,447 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,140 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 56,083 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,718 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,228 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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BG51 KAJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG51 KAJ, 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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BG51 KAJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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