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AE52 YKW

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,826 mi
Last recorded118,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YKW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,826 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 118,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front discs very rusty

Low reserve on park brake lever

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,311 miles

EML illuminated

O/S front suspension arm has slight play in the ball joint.

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml illuminated

osf tyre has edge wear

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,540 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,727 miles

Both sides brake Disc(s) slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 94,727 miles

Both sides brake Disc(s) slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 87,636 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

NSF and OSF anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

NSF inner wing splash gaurd damaged and slightly loose.

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

Fail 25 May 2010 87,636 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

NSF and OSF anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

NSF inner wing splash gaurd damaged and slightly loose.

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

Fail 22 May 2010 87,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates poor condition

Pass 19 May 2009 78,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 69,005 miles

Brake servo corroded

Front number plate stained

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f anti rollbar link bushes worn

Fail 16 May 2008 69,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake servo corroded

Front number plate stained

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f anti rollbar link bushes worn

Pass 25 May 2007 59,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 58,956 miles

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

Front number plate stained

o/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,288 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 39,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YKW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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