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EY52 KMA

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,330 mi
Last recorded51,330 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 KMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,330 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 51,325 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,572 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight play in offside front strut top mount.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,452 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded, Offside heavily. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 48,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded, Offside heavily. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,045 miles

Centre rear passenger seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Drivers seat belt twisted

OSR passenger seat belt twisted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 48,036 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear backbox mount deteriorated causing excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Centre rear passenger seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Drivers seat belt twisted

OSR passenger seat belt twisted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,652 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,754 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,026 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,113 miles

n/s/f tyre around 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,534 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 25,764 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 23,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 21,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,489 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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EY52 KMA is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EY52 KMA, 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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EY52 KMA is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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