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EF52 VMW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,439 mi
Last recorded96,439 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,439 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,439 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,476 miles

very slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 30 Dec 2009 76,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

very slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Dec 2008 68,016 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,865 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,651 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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EF52 VMW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF52 VMW, 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 EF52 VMW registered?

EF52 VMW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is EF52 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 VMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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