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FH02 KZJ

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 KZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 118,102 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box mounting distorted

Fail 22 Oct 2016 118,102 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust back box mounting distorted

Pass 16 Nov 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 16 Nov 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens' opaque (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 20 Jul 2015 90,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre perished on treads

rear exhaust mounting rubber worn out

Pass 31 May 2014

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhuast back box mount deteriated

Fail 27 May 2014

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhuast back box mount deteriated

Pass 22 May 2013 72,038 miles

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

rear brake hose furrels covered in sealant

rear coil springs delaminated & corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 65,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2011
Fail 14 May 2011

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

front discs scored excessively

Pass 15 May 2010 56,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2010 56,171 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 50,919 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2009 50,914 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2007 38,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 38,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 31,067 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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FH02 KZJ is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KZJ, 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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FH02 KZJ is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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