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SW53AYD
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW53AYD
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
7 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,375 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,008 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,027 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,248 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,429 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
18 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,147 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
30 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,666 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,785 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,427 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,386 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013 10 Jun 202628 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,345 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 10 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,141 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,406 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,199 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 10 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,382 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 10 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,095 MI
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SW53AYD was registered on 2003-10-27
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