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FG52 ASU

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ASU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,007 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 89,983 miles

Emissions not tested unable to get probe into exhaust due to aftermarket chrome tailpipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting badly deteriated (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,922 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,971 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner

wipers worn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,928 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,928 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,272 miles

slight side to side movement in the handbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,251 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,248 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,335 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,332 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,493 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 34,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,901 miles

front tyres on legal limit

hand brake travel

oil filter leaking

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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FG52 ASU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG52 ASU, 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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What year was FG52 ASU registered?

FG52 ASU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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