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AY52 MPE

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,254 mi
Last recorded116,254 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 116,254 miles

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

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

slight leak from front/centre exhaust joint

Fail 14 May 2018 116,254 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from front/centre exhaust joint

Pass 15 May 2017 109,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 109,416 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 103,039 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 103,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,387 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 95,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,929 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,081 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,079 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,838 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Aug 2007 30,838 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r/tyre starting to crack

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,892 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 MPE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

AY52 MPE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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