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AY52 KNW

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 146,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,363 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP TOP BOLT BROKEN BUT IS STILL SECURE

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 144,217 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY

Fail 12 Oct 2015 144,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55HR15 - KINGPIN REMOULD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N.S.F. drive shaft apears to be bent. causing deterioration of the gear box seal which is starting to leak.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 138,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 138,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 127,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brakes have only just met the imbalance limit of 25%

Fail 1 Oct 2012 127,649 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,641 miles

Front brake discs have signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,867 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 95,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 95,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,643 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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AY52 KNW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AY52 KNW, 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 AY52 KNW registered?

AY52 KNW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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