2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · HK53 GPU
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 100,949 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK53 GPU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 100,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK53 GPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (HK53 GPU) between October 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
HK53 GPU Mileage History
- 25/10/200613,417 mi
- 25/10/200613,417 mi
- 20/11/200718,711 mi+5,294 mi
- 20/11/200718,711 mi
- 21/11/200822,373 mi+3,662 mi
- 18/11/200927,289 mi+4,916 mi
- 08/11/201031,159 mi+3,870 mi
- 10/11/201031,161 mi+2 mi
- 16/11/201136,361 mi+5,200 mi
- 25/10/201240,550 mi+4,189 mi
- 27/11/201343,401 mi+2,851 mi
- 18/11/201446,873 mi+3,472 mi
- 18/11/201446,873 mi
- 13/11/201550,283 mi+3,410 mi
- 13/11/201550,283 mi
- 28/01/201955,108 mi+4,825 mi
- 29/01/201955,128 mi+20 mi
- 21/01/202064,882 mi+9,754 mi
- 28/01/202170,222 mi+5,340 mi
- 28/01/202170,222 mi
- 26/01/202276,995 mi+6,773 mi
- 27/01/202383,637 mi+6,642 mi
- 27/03/202489,293 mi+5,656 mi
- 27/03/202489,293 mi
- 25/03/2025100,949 mi+11,656 mi
Average of roughly 4,753 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Coil-pack and TDC-sensor starting faultsModerate
One of the best-known Clio Mk2 issues. Failing coil packs or crank/TDC sensors cause misfires, poor starting and occasional cut-outs.
- Front coil spring and suspension wearModerate
Front springs, top mounts and lower arms are regular MOT items on the Mk2, especially on cars that have lived on rough roads and cheap tyres.
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