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EA02 SDO

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 SDO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,450 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 84,450 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,748 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,748 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,026 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 74,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,275 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and deteriorating

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to split

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and deteriorating

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front wiper blade starting to split

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2013 59,206 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 59,206 miles

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

Engine warning lamp on.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,108 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 45,108 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 40,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,036 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2009 28,427 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 14,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 14,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,877 miles

front discs worn †ok time of test advise replacement

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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EA02 SDO is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EA02 SDO, 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 EA02 SDO registered?

EA02 SDO is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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