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BV52 HMU

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 98,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

very poor repair to rear end but not affects the steering or braking

Pass 11 May 2013 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 80,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 75,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 68,683 miles

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

near side rack play

Pass 1 May 2009 64,292 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 64,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,271 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HMU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV52 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

BV52 HMU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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