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DK52 EKT

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,243 mi
Last recorded134,243 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EKT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 125,852 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 123,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,826 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 117,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front spot lamp has broken lens

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,714 miles

The front beam lens image is starting to show poor image due to lens deteriation

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,134 miles

Slight play at nearside steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2015 111,134 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play at nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,498 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriated

both front wipers starting to split

light blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,498 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriated

both front wipers starting to split

light blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,411 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,432 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link deteriated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at nearside steering arm

Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front anti roll bar link deteriated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at nearside steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,093 miles

Advice near side rear tyer starting to crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,093 miles

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

Advice near side rear tyer starting to crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,596 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 80,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,845 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 31,051 miles

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

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

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 EKT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

DK52 EKT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DK52 EKT shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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