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DN51 AKY

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,166 mi
Last recorded104,166 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AKY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 104,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 91,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,156 miles

headlamp patterns deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 72,707 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 72,707 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,670 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-TOP MOUNTS.F ROLL BAR LINKS BUSHES POOR CONDITION.HANDBRAKE LEVER SIDE PLAY.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SCREEN DAMAGE.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-TOP MOUNTS.F ROLL BAR LINKS BUSHES POOR CONDITION.HANDBRAKE LEVER SIDE PLAY.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,481 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION-STEERING.DISCS WORN.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES LIGHT CORROSION.O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION-STEERING.DISCS WORN.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES LIGHT CORROSION.O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,642 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.INT FAULT HAZARD WARNING SWITCH.DISCS WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,642 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.INT FAULT HAZARD WARNING SWITCH.DISCS WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,482 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

LOSS OF COOLANT AT NEARSIDE END OF ENGINE

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,482 miles

LOSS OF COOLANT AT NEARSIDE END OF ENGINE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,498 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 41,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,885 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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DN51 AKY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN51 AKY, 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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DN51 AKY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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