2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · NK53 TPX
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 103,226 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK53 TPX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 103,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK53 TPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (NK53 TPX) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 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 (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
NK53 TPX Mileage History
- 31/08/202392,928 mi
- 24/08/202495,865 mi+2,937 mi
- 12/02/2026103,226 mi+7,361 mi
- 12/02/2026103,226 mi
Average of roughly 4,198 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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