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AE52 SVO

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,260 mi
Last recorded108,260 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SVO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 100,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 52,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,226 miles

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking at joint to shaft

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,030 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,030 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,916 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,830 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,698 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,698 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,120 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 SVO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 SVO?

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What year was AE52 SVO registered?

AE52 SVO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is AE52 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 SVO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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