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FM52 HPA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,724 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 110,724 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,186 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front steering rack drumsticks

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front steering rack drumsticks

Pass 19 May 2011 86,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,868 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount worn

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 78,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,931 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 52,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2006 41,877 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 41,876 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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FM52 HPA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FM52 HPA, 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 FM52 HPA registered?

FM52 HPA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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