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EF02 WMT

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,922 mi
Last recorded99,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 WMT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 99,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 99,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine smoking very slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,809 miles

both front tyres low suggest replacement

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,073 miles

both front tyres getting low suggest replacement

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,289 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low suggest replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,260 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,858 miles

Offside Front shock absorber showing signs of damping defect

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

head lamps starting to fade

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,064 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel inner rim has slight damage

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel inner rim has slight damage

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,439 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,941 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,169 miles

slight wear nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,169 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 70,336 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 65,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,629 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,268 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 45,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 40,646 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,646 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,478 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 36,478 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,563 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 31,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 27,364 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 27,364 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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EF02 WMT is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF02 WMT, 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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EF02 WMT is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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