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DK02 VKJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 140,642 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty lamps not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weathered (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust support rubber perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weathered (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

free play inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2015 133,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 113,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,904 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 130,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 123,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,776 miles

high level stop lamp very dull

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,793 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

Fail 17 Jul 2009 102,793 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 92,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 67,228 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,228 miles

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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DK02 VKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DK02 VKJ, 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 DK02 VKJ registered?

DK02 VKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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