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FD52 KWO

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings corroded (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,195 miles

Both front ABS rings broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,951 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,837 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,863 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 51,258 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 51,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,781 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 39,781 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,841 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 34,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,922 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 29,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KWO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

FD52 KWO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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