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EA02 ZGL

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 ZGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,455 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 83,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front bumper/grill damaged

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 83,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper/grill damaged

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,973 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,001 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 41,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,865 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 31,865 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZGL is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EA02 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

EA02 ZGL is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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