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DY52 KAO

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,638 mi
Last recorded167,638 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 KAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 167,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected electrical fault causing all lights to go dim when operating indicators. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 161,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 161,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm customer swapped for spare in carpark (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 129,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 124,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,045 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 111,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,726 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 98,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 79,855 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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DY52 KAO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY52 KAO, 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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DY52 KAO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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