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FE53 KXW

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link bushes are cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 54,854 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar link bushes are cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,475 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

condition of front wiper blades borderline

corrosion on front suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,193 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 31,188 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,453 miles

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,008 miles

bodywork marked

various underbody componants have corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2015 22,006 miles

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

bodywork marked

various underbody componants have corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,360 miles

various chassis and suspention componants corroding

various suspention rubbers perrished

Fail 4 Sep 2014 21,360 miles

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

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

coolant level low

various chassis and suspention componants corroding

various suspention rubbers perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,653 miles

Both front ABS pick up rings corroded.

Both front brake disc's slightly worn/lipped.

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

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

Slight smeer from front wipers.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,888 miles

brake hoses & suspension bushes perished & cracking

front anti roll bar drop link bushes split

front brake discs corroded & worn

kerb damage to alloy wheel rims

minor dents & scratches to various body panels

offside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,888 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake hoses & suspension bushes perished & cracking

front anti roll bar drop link bushes split

front brake discs corroded & worn

kerb damage to alloy wheel rims

minor dents & scratches to various body panels

offside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,028 miles

advise surface cuts and cracks on left front tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2010 17,765 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm, damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

coolant level just above min, damage to o/s/f bumper, rear wiper split

kerb damage to alloys, front anti roll bar bushes cracking, n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

various dents and scratches to body pannels, nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm, damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

coolant level just above min, damage to o/s/f bumper, rear wiper split

kerb damage to alloys, front anti roll bar bushes cracking, n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

various dents and scratches to body pannels, nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,303 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s outer c.v gaitor clip broken but gaitor secure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,911 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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FE53 KXW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FE53 KXW, 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 FE53 KXW registered?

FE53 KXW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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