2001 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · KS51 YOL
2001 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 132,973 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS51 YOL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2023
- 132,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS51 YOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Clio (KS51 YOL) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
KS51 YOL Mileage History
- 13/05/2022132,972 mi
- 19/05/2022132,931 mi-41 mi
- 22/05/2023132,973 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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