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AE52 KLJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,932 mi
Last recorded72,932 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,932 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

clutch biting point high

front brake pads worn

o/s windscreen marked

o/s/f tyre cracked/wearing inner edge

rear exhaust mount rubber perished/poor

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 72,932 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

clutch biting point high

front brake pads worn

o/s windscreen marked

o/s/f tyre cracked/wearing inner edge

rear exhaust mount rubber perished/poor

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake pads slightly worn

minor oil leak

n/s/r tyre just starting to lose shape

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear wiper split

slight lag n/s/f brake

windscreen marked o/s

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,046 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust mount rubber perished/slightly weak

slight play front suspension top mounts wheels free

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,072 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

coolant slightly low

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,131 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber spilting

Fail 11 Jan 2010 33,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber spilting

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,118 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil and water at minimum level.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,903 miles

Oil and water at minimum level.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,799 miles

1. Rear number plate starting to delaminate. 2. Rear exhaust mount is perished but secure.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 23,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

1. Rear number plate starting to delaminate. 2. Rear exhaust mount is perished but secure.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,444 miles

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

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 KLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE52 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

AE52 KLJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 KLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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