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FD52 YKX

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,862 mi
Last recorded104,862 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 YKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,862 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,736 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 99,735 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (175 65 14) 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

various areas of corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2021 94,118 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (175 65 14) 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust joint deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,010 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Offside Front fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edge

exhaust pipe joint deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,010 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Offside Front fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust pipe joint deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2018 70,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged small cracks developing at base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack arm ball joints ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged small cracks developing at base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack arm ball joints ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,025 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear silencer rubber mount deteriorated

slight play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints

Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear silencer rubber mount deteriorated

slight play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,193 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,914 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 38,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,135 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 34,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,059 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,057 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 27,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,246 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 19,241 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,342 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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FD52 YKX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

FD52 YKX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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