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FG53 SVO

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SVO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 98,834 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn badly out of shape

Fail 15 May 2020 98,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn badly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,559 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,028 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,029 miles

High-level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 90,029 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

High-level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,648 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative: Possibly not connected

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 87,648 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

High level stop lamp inoperative: Possibly not connected

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,233 miles

High level brakelight has been disconnected

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Screw in NSR tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Screw in NSR tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2014 80,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,960 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,144 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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FG53 SVO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG53 SVO, 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 FG53 SVO registered?

FG53 SVO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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