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AE52 KJF

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,895 mi
Last recorded143,895 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KJF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 143,895 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front wing mirror loose

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

play in steering

Fail 19 Dec 2018 143,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / slight perishing

Offside Front wing mirror loose

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

play in steering

Pass 21 Dec 2017 138,709 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front wiper split on end

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

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front wiper split on end

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

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,811 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box rubber mount deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 128,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and low / wearing inner edge (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box rubber mount deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,205 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,899 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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AE52 KJF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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