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AE02 NPA

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,380 mi
Last recorded87,380 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has a coolant leak

Pass 22 Mar 2025 73,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 73,458 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,452 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 64,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel noisy when brakes applied! (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Please note: Slight wear in Both front suspension top bushes.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,258 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,905 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,513 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,513 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,126 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 NPA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red 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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

AE02 NPA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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