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AE52 VKL

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 78,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre uneven worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 78,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre uneven worn

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,439 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,908 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,984 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket rubber perished

Fail 10 Dec 2009 36,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

rear exhaust bracket rubber perished

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,499 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,420 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,622 miles

aims on min limit

nearside fron t wheel trim damaged

offside rear tyre 3mm offside front tyre 2+mm nearside front tyre 3mm nearside rear 2+mm

Fail 11 Dec 2006 29,605 miles

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

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 VKL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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