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BX52 KNG

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,896 mi
Last recorded98,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 KNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,896 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,266 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,260 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,673 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,392 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,691 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,691 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

airbag / service / engine/ warning lights on

Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,059 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 25,059 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

n/s /f tyre close 2 legal limit

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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BX52 KNG is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BX52 KNG, 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 BX52 KNG registered?

BX52 KNG is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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