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AM02 VSY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,508 mi
Last recorded139,508 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,508 miles

Front tyres on legal limit

Gearbox to subframe bush worn

Offside rear spring corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,274 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 122,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 137,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 137,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,154 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 88,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,791 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 78,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,427 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,738 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 31,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear exhaust mount starting to split

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 15 Jun 2005 20,328 miles

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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AM02 VSY 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 66.7%.

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 AM02 VSY, 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 AM02 VSY registered?

AM02 VSY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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