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DK52 EKJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,757 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 141,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,109 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 122,480 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 111,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,296 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 98,292 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,012 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 EKJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

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

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