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EK02 BVY

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 140,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 129,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 126,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 118,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 116,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,634 miles

Oil leak ()

Front poor beam image both headlamps close to excessive

Offside Front Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened edge (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,632 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front poor beam image both headlamps close to excessive

Offside Front Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened edge (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,529 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 110,529 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,050 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre outter wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all wheel nuts are not for the wheels fited and have damaged wheels

front discs in poor condition

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,401 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,401 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,787 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 53,932 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 53,301 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 43,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking on o/s/r tyre

front brake pads appear low

wear on edge of n/s/r tyre

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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EK02 BVY is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK02 BVY, 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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EK02 BVY is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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