2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · YE53 UTJ
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 97,112 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 UTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
- 97,112 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.
YE53 UTJ 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 2003 Renault Clio (YE53 UTJ) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YE53 UTJ Mileage History
- 04/01/202289,199 mi
- 05/01/202289,207 mi+8 mi
- 06/01/202397,112 mi+7,905 mi
Average of roughly 7,878 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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