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AK52 XXT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

boot floor damaged..

Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,854 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,658 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,350 miles

Headlamps slightly misted

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,341 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

n.s.f mirror glass stuck over glass.

n.s.r wheel bearing noisey.

rear number plate has slight water ingress.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

n.s.f mirror glass stuck over glass.

n.s.r wheel bearing noisey.

rear number plate has slight water ingress.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,405 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,444 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 40,444 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XXT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK52 XXT, 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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What year was AK52 XXT registered?

AK52 XXT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AK52 XXT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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