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FA52 WGP

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,561 miles

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)

Oil leak

filter tape on all lights

Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak

filter tape on headlights

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,823 miles

front abs rings corroded

handbrake lever wobbly

winter tyre fitted to n/s/f

Fail 5 Jan 2013 94,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front abs rings corroded

front discs corroded

handbrake lever wobbly

winter tyre fitted to n/s/f

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,649 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,630 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2010 84,630 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,857 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,412 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 33,289 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 33,289 miles

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

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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FA52 WGP is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA52 WGP, 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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FA52 WGP is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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