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BG51 KFE

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,800 mi
Last recorded106,800 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 106,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 101,677 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light permanently illuminated at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Car has centre caps fitted obscuring all road wheel fixings

Horn noise deteriorated but can still be heard by other road users at time of test

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder - may soon reach cords so advise tyre replaced asap

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 4001 size: 185/55R15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder - may soon reach cords so advise tyre replaced asap

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2914 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Travel in brake pedal on service brake application at time of test but not to excess and firms up when pedal 'pumped' - further investigation req'd inc. bleed brakes fully

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,101 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,956 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,128 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 32,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,785 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 KFE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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