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FM52 KVZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,646 mi
Last recorded79,646 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,646 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,558 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

throttle cable excessively frade and sticking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,474 miles

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

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,148 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,314 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 54,314 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,102 miles

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

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 KVZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM52 KVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM52 KVZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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