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AY52 MTU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension leg top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,003 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 76,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,700 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,355 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,551 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 MTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

AY52 MTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 MTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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