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FH02 KYJ

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,795 mi
Last recorded107,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 KYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 107,795 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 107,777 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 106,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 93,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 93,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,016 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,607 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 61,155 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FH02 KYJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH02 KYJ, 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 FH02 KYJ registered?

FH02 KYJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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