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EK52 OBW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,946 mi
Last recorded126,946 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 OBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,620 miles

exhaust rubber perishing

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 113,677 miles

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

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

nsf suspension top mount slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2018 113,677 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

nsf suspension top mount slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,842 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 110,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,040 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 100,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,430 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,369 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,257 miles

Air bag light on.

O/S/R body trim missing.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Air bag light on.

N/S/F brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R body trim missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,618 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,548 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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EK52 OBW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK52 OBW, 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 EK52 OBW registered?

EK52 OBW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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