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AY52 MXK

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe out of CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to lowest 3mm 175/65 14. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged / crack is less than 40mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber oil misting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 81,138 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split open. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe out of CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to lowest 3mm 175/65 14. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged / crack is less than 40mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber oil misting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,073 miles

nearside and offside front upper suspension mounts play

Fail 21 Jul 2020 79,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside front upper suspension mounts play

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,988 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,779 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,789 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 36,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 34,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,627 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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 MXK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

AY52 MXK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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