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DU02 NKS

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,275 mi
Last recorded36,275 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 NKS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 34,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,235 miles

Driver front top mount slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,548 miles

both front tyres bald on edge

Fail 7 Sep 2020 27,548 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

both front anti - roll bar linkpins worn

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,608 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,546 miles

exhaust rear mount worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 17,546 miles

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

exhaust rear mount worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,459 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 15,459 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,519 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 12,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,259 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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DU02 NKS is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DU02 NKS, 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 DU02 NKS registered?

DU02 NKS is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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