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BG51 KFD

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,617 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,614 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,767 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,809 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside A.B.S ring snapped

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 53,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front abs ring on driveshaft cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,838 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 45,838 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,115 miles

REAR TYRES ON 4MM

Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,635 miles

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

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

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 KFD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG51 KFD, 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 BG51 KFD registered?

BG51 KFD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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