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DK02 VLM

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,115 mi
Last recorded123,115 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 123,115 miles

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

slight play in front st/arms

Fail 14 May 2014 123,115 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front st/arms

Pass 17 May 2013 118,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to bumper / grille

Fail 1 May 2013 118,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonett catch inoperative

damage to front bumper / grille

unable to test brakes

Pass 3 May 2012 111,227 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 111,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,516 miles

airbag ligth on

Fail 19 Jul 2010 93,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag ligth on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,346 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 74,346 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 66,610 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2007 66,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2006 59,034 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unnable to acces rear seatbelts from drivers seat.

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 VLM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

DK02 VLM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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