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DK52 EKA

2002 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,082 mi
Last recorded110,082 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EKA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,082 miles

bonnet release handle broken but still able to open bonnet

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

n/s/f wing damaged

rear exhaust rubber worn

slight oil leak

small chip in windscreen outside zone a

starter motor noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,695 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,695 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement will release on it's own (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,134 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,698 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,127 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,292 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,795 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 57,795 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,406 miles

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

air filter insecured

offside front side light bulb dim

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,965 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,965 miles

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

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

air filter housing loose.

o/s sunvisor insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,532 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,532 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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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DK52 EKA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DK52 EKA, 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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DK52 EKA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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