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AE02 MWU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 49,737 miles

Nearside pattern poor on headlight

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt rusted/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both Front Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded at Cat jiont. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and product on lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and product on lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded at Cat jiont. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,972 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber derteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal anti slip rubber derteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,328 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 50% of the bush/rubber is missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,009 miles

Front Headlight lens misty

Offside Front Side mirror glass damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlight lens misty

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror glass damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,753 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,599 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,708 miles

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,484 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AE02 MWU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 MWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE02 MWU registered?

AE02 MWU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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