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FL53 NKZ

2003 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,823 mi
Last recorded170,823 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 170,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 160,500 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 148,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 127,619 miles

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

front brake discs poor

rear number plate poor

Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,030 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 118,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 107,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2008 97,514 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,283 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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FL53 NKZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL53 NKZ, 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 FL53 NKZ registered?

FL53 NKZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 NKZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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