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DK02 VKT

2002 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,034 mi
Last recorded183,034 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VKT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 183,034 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 182,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Sep 2010 169,154 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 169,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 160,700 miles

both front side lights are a bit dull

Fail 9 Sep 2009 160,700 miles

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

both front side lights are a bit dull

Pass 29 May 2008 140,100 miles

engine management light on during test

nsf tyre tread depth at 3mm

osf tyre tread depth at 3mm

Fail 29 May 2008 140,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine management light on during test

nsf tyre tread depth at 3mm

osf tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 94,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 23,011 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,584 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 VKT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

DK02 VKT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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