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AY52 MTZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MTZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lights has slight bad earth

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 87,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 78,168 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlight in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,956 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished between treads

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,589 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,588 miles

rear no plate starting to detoriate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,616 miles

very slight roughness felt when nearside rear wheel is spun (nothing felt when rotated)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,609 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,609 miles

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

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 MTZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

AY52 MTZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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