2003 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · KW03 BYH
2003 Renault Clio (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 141,673 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW03 BYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 141,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW03 BYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (KW03 BYH) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
KW03 BYH Mileage History
- 04/07/2022105,887 mi
- 23/06/2023112,272 mi+6,385 mi
- 31/05/2024126,011 mi+13,739 mi
- 14/06/2024126,012 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/2025141,673 mi+15,661 mi
Average of roughly 12,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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