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GP53 VGY

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside steering rack end small play

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,551 miles

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

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

Nearside poor pattern head lamp

centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2018 114,541 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside poor pattern head lamp

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,349 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,304 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken front clamp corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust mounting broken front clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are perished but not exposing cords

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are perished but not exposing cords

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,570 miles

Engine sump heavily corroded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 58,551 miles

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

Engine sump heavily corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2011 51,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 51,315 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 44,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,112 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 37,112 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,821 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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GP53 VGY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 GP53 VGY, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP53 VGY registered?

GP53 VGY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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