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EK52 UHJ

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,323 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 86,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,730 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,711 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,162 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 47,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,681 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 UHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK52 UHJ, 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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EK52 UHJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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