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AD03 UMK

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,728 mi
Last recorded124,728 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UMK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s front and o/s front ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s front and o/s front ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,805 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 105,797 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,083 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,077 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

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

front pads low and discs rusty inner face

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,605 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs rusty inner face

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,442 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,574 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,872 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,765 miles

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

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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AD03 UMK 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 AD03 UMK, 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 AD03 UMK registered?

AD03 UMK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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