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AK02 VDM

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VDM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,851 miles

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

both headlights misted

chips in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,851 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both headlights misted

chips in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,990 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND TO OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,033 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,559 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2008 82,450 miles

Fluid residue on fuel tank.

Oil level low.

Oil residue on engine.

Slight play at NSF and OSF steering tie rods.

Fail 12 Jan 2008 82,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fluid residue on fuel tank.

Oil level low.

Oil residue on engine.

Slight play at NSF and OSF steering tie rods.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 55,076 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK02 VDM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK02 VDM, 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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AK02 VDM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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