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FH02 SMV

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,811 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 125,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 124,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 124,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,674 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,708 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 122,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 121,472 miles

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

body damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 7 May 2015 121,472 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

body damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,190 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,187 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,505 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,290 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 37,290 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,688 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 SMV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

FH02 SMV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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