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BT51 VFK

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,041 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 56,784 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 56,784 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 53,042 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 53,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre clamp bolt corroding away

near side front,off side & near side rear tyres all PERISHED & CRACKED

Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,988 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,988 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,502 miles

rear number plate deteriorating, ledgiable at this time.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,473 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating, ledgiable at this time.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,761 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 33,683 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,543 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 29,888 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking and tread seperation, suggest these are changed at some point

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,261 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 26,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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BT51 VFK is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT51 VFK, 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 BT51 VFK registered?

BT51 VFK is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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