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ET51 UBA

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 UBA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 89,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,993 miles

Both front brakes slight bind while rotated by hand

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2014 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brakes slight bind while rotated by hand

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,520 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Air bag light on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 70,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ft plate cond

nsf and osr tyres worn on edge

service light on

srs light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,834 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ft plate cond

nsf and osr tyres worn on edge

service light on

srs light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,797 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

nearside front wiper split

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ancillary drive belts x2 show splits at the grooves.

brake fluid level low.

front registration plate shows backing lift.

front screen swept areas and front screen swept areas zone "a" show surface scratches.

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

rear exhaust rubber mount shows detrioration.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Fail 30 Jan 2010 60,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ancillary drive belts x2 show splits at the grooves.

brake fluid level low.

front registration plate shows backing lift.

front screen swept areas and front screen swept areas zone "a" show surface scratches.

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

rear exhaust rubber mount shows detrioration.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil is below the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

front screen swept areas and front screen swept areas zone "a" show surface screatches.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front steering rack inner arm inner joints show play.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked and shows uneven wear.

rear exhaust rubber mounting shows deterioration.

suspect that off side front wiper blade is incorrect/incorrectly fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 30,085 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,085 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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ET51 UBA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ET51 UBA, 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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ET51 UBA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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