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AY52 MWJ

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

central stop lamp not working.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 94,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 89,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,237 miles

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

Central High level brake light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,237 miles

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

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

Central High level brake light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 64,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,715 miles

Both front tyres cracking/starting to perish

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,112 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,569 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 MWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

AY52 MWJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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