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AK52 XXO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XXO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 115,578 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 108,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever slightly loose from mounting to floor

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,590 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside / offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner bushes have started to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 88,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,033 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 74,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,555 miles

high level centre brake lamp not working

washer system getting weak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,656 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,271 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,095 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,733 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

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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AK52 XXO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 AK52 XXO, 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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AK52 XXO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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