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AE52 KHX

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,987 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 95,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,251 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 93,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,766 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 89,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,809 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,935 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 63,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,763 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 51,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,832 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,371 miles

exhaust support rubber is broken

rear tyres are perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 45,371 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust support rubber is broken

rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,405 miles

exhaust support rubbers are perished

head lights lenses crazed

n/s front tyre wear is uneven and getting close to the legal limit

screen is damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,079 miles

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

exhaust mounting support rubbers are perished

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s head light focus is poor

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,701 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,546 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,546 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,495 miles

Small chip in front screen offside swept area held within limit

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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AE52 KHX is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 KHX, 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 AE52 KHX registered?

AE52 KHX is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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