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FL03 SKX

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 SKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,750 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,838 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front bottom ball joint has slight movement

Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,605 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front bottom ball joint has slight movement

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,932 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,078 miles

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

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

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

some side ways movement on h-brake lever

surface corrosion on brake servo

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,073 miles

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

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

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

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

some side ways movement on h-brake lever

surface corrosion on brake servo

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,437 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,437 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,561 miles

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

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

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

driver side sun shade inscure

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,561 miles

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

driver side sun shade inscure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

antiroll bar links perished

imbalance front brakes

n/sf tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,076 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,076 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,881 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 133,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,736 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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FL03 SKX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FL03 SKX, 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 FL03 SKX registered?

FL03 SKX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FL03 SKX safe to buy?

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