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BV52 HKL

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

330,775 mi
Last recorded330,775 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 330,775 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY NOISIER THAN STANDARD

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

front no plate fading

homemade exhaust system fittid

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2010 330,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

front no plate fading

homemade exhaust system fittid

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 321,816 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM MODIFIED & DIFFERENT MOUNTING BRACKETS

FRONT SUB FRAME DAMAGED ON O/S

MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Fail 3 Dec 2008 321,812 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM MODIFIED & DIFFERENT MOUNTING BRACKETS

FRONT SUB FRAME DAMAGED ON O/S

MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 308,046 miles

big bore silencer fitted

cuts in n/s front tyres wall but not showing cords

rear suspension has been lowered

Fail 27 Nov 2007 308,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

big bore silencer fitted

cuts in n/s front tyres wall but not showing cords

rear suspension has been lowered

Pass 22 Nov 2006 295,698 miles

big bore silencer fitted

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and nearing legal limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2005 250,756 miles

front brake pads worn close to 1.5mm

some play in steering rack

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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BV52 HKL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV52 HKL, 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 BV52 HKL registered?

BV52 HKL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BV52 HKL safe to buy?

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