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EJ52 SKV

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

front shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,131 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 101,087 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,257 miles

coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,427 miles

engine oil leak

n/s headlight cracked and only just met pattern limit

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s headlight cracked and only just met pattern limit

Pass 31 Dec 2012 82,590 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring broken at an extreme end

Fail 31 Dec 2012 82,590 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear coil spring broken at an extreme end

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,904 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 67,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,769 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 62,769 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,331 miles

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

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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EJ52 SKV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ52 SKV, 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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EJ52 SKV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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