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DK52 EKE

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,506 mi
Last recorded43,506 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EKE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 34,925 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,837 miles

Fuel cap cover damaged / missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM edge and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wing panel damaged slightly but not likely to cause injury

Rear Wiper blade damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2024 22,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel cap cover damaged / missing

Nearside Front Outer Clip broken on CV gaiter, secure but slightly seeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM edge and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wing panel damaged slightly but not likely to cause injury

Rear Wiper blade damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively has side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both track rod ends corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 20 Jul 2023 13,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively has side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both track rod ends corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 23 Jul 2022 10,265 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 10,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 8,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 8,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 8,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 7,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,431 miles

oil filter seal leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 4,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,804 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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DK52 EKE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKE, 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 DK52 EKE registered?

DK52 EKE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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