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FD52 KVX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

222,243 mi
Last recorded222,243 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KVX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 222,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

frt tyre and osr tyre mis-shaped

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre has two deep cuts but NOT exposing ply or cords, although tyre is bald on edges and perishing badly...unable to fail.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 222,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

frt tyre and osr tyre mis-shaped

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre has two deep cuts but NOT exposing ply or cords, although tyre is bald on edges and perishing badly...unable to fail.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 209,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 203,900 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 203,900 miles

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

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

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

n\s\f tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 181,845 miles

o\s\f tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Dec 2011 181,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o\s\f tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2010 152,719 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 152,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WIORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6MM (2MM) AND BADLY WOR ON INNER EDGES TRACKING REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

FRONT REG PLATE BADLY DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY

Pass 22 Dec 2009 124,082 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 124,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,500 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 108,500 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,254 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 97,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 77,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 77,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

offside wiper blade slightly smearing.

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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FD52 KVX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 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 FD52 KVX, 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 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD52 KVX registered?

FD52 KVX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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