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AY52 KNK

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,806 mi
Last recorded74,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/f steering rack boot perishing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

rear exhaust mount weak

windscreen stonechipped and marked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,234 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,233 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 64,810 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 64,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,887 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,887 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,278 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 53,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak underneath

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,435 miles

brake discs rusty on edges

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs rusty on edges

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,903 miles

REAR WIPER INCOMPLETE. SERVO CASING CORRODED. FRONT AROLL BR BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,903 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR WIPER INCOMPLETE. SERVO CASING CORRODED. FRONT AROLL BR BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 74,651 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 68,268 miles

bonnet stay missing ??

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

Fail 16 May 2008 68,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet stay missing ??

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,809 miles

AS PREVIOUS.791249407120

Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON. †FRONT PADS LOW. †SERVO CASING CORRODED. †REAR WIPER INCOMPLETE.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 40,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KNK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY52 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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