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FH51 KMV

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 KMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front foglamp broken

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,756 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp glass smashed

rear wiper blade u/s

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,756 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp glass smashed

rear wiper blade u/s

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,398 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp 'on'

engine misfiring

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,664 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Dec 2010 58,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet catch stiff

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,695 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,247 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

light wear in steering rack joints

nearside front fog lamp smashed

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 29 Dec 2006 48,196 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 48,196 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 43,002 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads visably worn low.

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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FH51 KMV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH51 KMV, 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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FH51 KMV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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