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FM52 JKO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,699 mi
Last recorded113,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 JKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 113,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured outer bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,147 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 112,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket bush (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,896 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 91,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,605 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2012 79,018 miles

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

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

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

slight play in parking brake pivots

Pass 6 May 2011 72,632 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,260 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,361 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 49,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,912 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,620 miles

windscreen damage

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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FM52 JKO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JKO, 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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FM52 JKO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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