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AM52 BYA

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,231 mi
Last recorded193,231 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 193,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 181,664 miles

Rear exhaust mount rubber perished

Pass 16 Dec 2013 171,371 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 171,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 159,300 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 159,239 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 144,530 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2011 144,498 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 132,807 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition will need replacing

play in offside front top shock mount

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 2 Dec 2010 132,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in very poor condition will need replacing

play in offside front top shock mount

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 122,401 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

body damage

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 110,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 110,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 95,144 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 95,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AM52 BYA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AM52 BYA, 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 AM52 BYA registered?

AM52 BYA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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