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EA52 UBT

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,859 mi
Last recorded108,859 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight dull

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 108,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight dull

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 106,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 99,182 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,308 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 92,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 82,782 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,280 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 68,211 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 68,211 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,140 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,004 miles

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,004 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

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 UBT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UBT, 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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EA52 UBT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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