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FT03 SMT

2014 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,191 mi
Last recorded35,191 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 SMT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 35,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 35,191 miles

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

hand brake has excessive travel

Pass 3 Jun 2025 31,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 86,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 26,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 21,359 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 21,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 17,596 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,345 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,709 miles

nearside front disc corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,926 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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FT03 SMT is a 2014 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 FT03 SMT, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FT03 SMT registered?

FT03 SMT is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is FT03 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 SMT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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