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FE52 UPW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UPW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 131,340 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil residue on engine

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2012 83,130 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake inbalance of 16%.

N/S/F seat back release lever/mechanism inoperative.

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sporadic fault with wipers. (at time of test ok)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 83,130 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake inbalance of 16%.

N/S/F seat back release lever/mechanism inoperative.

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sporadic fault with wipers. (at time of test ok)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,392 miles

Exhaust backbox rubber beginning to split.

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,187 miles

Dampness around brake reservoir area, but no signs of leaks at time of test.

Front wipers split but only slightly smearing.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,712 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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FE52 UPW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE52 UPW, 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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FE52 UPW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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