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AY52 KNB

2002 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,775 mi
Last recorded173,775 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KNB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 173,775 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front fog lamps damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 173,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front fog lamps damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 167,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 167,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 159,048 miles

Both front fog lights smashed

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner side

Nearside front inner rack end has slight free play

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 151,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 144,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,148 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 116,693 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 116,693 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,839 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,858 miles

near side washer jet poor

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY52 KNB is a 2002 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY52 KNB, 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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AY52 KNB is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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