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EA52 TMZ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 TMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 102,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 102,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 91,197 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 89,574 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 80,121 miles

Washers need attention

both headlamp lenses oxidised

Fail 14 May 2016 80,121 miles

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

Washers need attention

both headlamp lenses oxidised

Pass 13 May 2015 69,500 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 69,489 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 65,975 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 65,973 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,304 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 63,304 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.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,416 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to limits

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,416 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limits

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,006 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,816 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 35,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,986 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,177 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 TMZ 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 EA52 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

EA52 TMZ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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