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EA02 YAF

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 YAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 108,490 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 107,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,816 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,634 miles

Front link rod bushes perished

corrosion on metal brake pipes

oil leaks

slight dampness front shock absorbers

slight play top leg mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 103,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 101,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 101,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,925 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,382 miles

advise slight buckle on both sides front inner wheel rims

Fail 12 Jun 2014 86,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise front discs worn

advise front pads low

advise oil leak

advise run out on front brakes

advise slight buckle on both sides front inner wheel rims

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,867 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,525 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 47,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 42,957 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2006 42,899 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 36,551 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 36,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YAF is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA02 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

EA02 YAF is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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