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SW52HYN
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
General Information
- Registration SW52HYN
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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MOT History 37 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
37
Total Tests
20
Passes
17
Failures
54.05%
Pass Rate
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150 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,136 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre has cracks
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak and engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has cracks
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,575 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect earth problem. (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front to rear join. Clamp ploose. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective Both hazy. No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,865 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in places. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits All readings high, emissions stopped due to machine being chocked. (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in places. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,565 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear at rear axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rotten, would recommend to repalce. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth.
- Clutch biting point very high.
- Engine management light on.
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole but preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested C0 and HC readings very high. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear at rear axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Engine management light on.
- Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth.
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rotten, would recommend to repalce. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Clutch biting point very high.
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole but preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,732 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- heatshield insecure and rattling on exhaust
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out to hub (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- heatshield insecure and rattling on exhaust
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,014 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction man light stays on. (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both quite smeary (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,152 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated & has excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshields insecure
- slight fluctuation at front brake readings As discs are quite worn and corroded on inner edges.
- slight bind at nearside rear brake
- rear wiper deteriorated
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,850 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,628 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
12 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,666 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to hose (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,887 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- engine sump badly corroded and leaking Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,695 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,099 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,242 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,978 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,508 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,508 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,892 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010 7 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,012 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,946 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2008 7 Jun 202628 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,635 MI
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SW52HYN was registered on 2003-02-26
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