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EJ02 HKE

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,882 mi
Last recorded89,882 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 HKE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,882 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 89,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint by cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,184 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint by cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,783 miles

Could not check rear seat belts due to belt behind seat

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 82,783 miles

Could not check rear seat belts due to belt behind seat

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 11 Jul 2015 80,626 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,427 miles

OSF tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,590 miles

front tyres just starting to scrub on inner treads 175/65/14

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,211 miles

rear tyres showing signs of wear. 175/65/14

Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

rear tyres showing signs of wear. 175/65/14

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,794 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes 17% imbalance

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,408 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm. 165/65/14

Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,408 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm. 165/65/14

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,979 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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EJ02 HKE is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ02 HKE, 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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EJ02 HKE is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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