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BK02 VAY

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 152,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp beams set on lowest tolerence setting.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 152,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv joint rattles (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 152,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,979 miles

Central section of exhaust clamp very corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring very corroded

Rear exhaust mount deteriorate

both steering arms inner joints have slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2017 147,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central section of exhaust clamp very corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring very corroded

Rear exhaust mount deteriorate

both steering arms inner joints have slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2015 146,937 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay clip is missing

exhaust support rubbers are perished

n/s head light lens is crazed

panel damage

wheel trims are damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay clip is missing

exhaust support rubbers are perished

n/s head light lens is crazed

panel damage

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 136,106 miles

movement in osf and nsf top suspension mounts

Fail 31 May 2013 136,071 miles

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

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

movement in osf and nsf top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2012 132,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 124,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 117,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,826 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,817 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 61,505 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BK02 VAY 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 66.7%.

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 BK02 VAY, 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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BK02 VAY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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