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EA52 TKZ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,576 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 57,576 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,720 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 50,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 46,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,397 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 45,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,854 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 40,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,500 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 38,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,999 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 31,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,732 miles

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

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

ft and rr plates soon

Fail 21 Nov 2007 23,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,549 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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EA52 TKZ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA52 TKZ, 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 EA52 TKZ registered?

EA52 TKZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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The MOT history for EA52 TKZ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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