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AE52 VKG

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,474 mi
Last recorded139,474 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 139,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps lens cloudy

o/s/f inner wing shield insecure

service light on

Fail 13 Aug 2014 139,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps lens cloudy

o/s/f inner wing shield insecure

service light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 117,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps lens dull

Fail 1 Aug 2013 117,439 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,969 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,638 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 56,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise air bag light on

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,967 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AE52 VKG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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