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FH52 ONW

2002 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ONW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 158,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 152,494 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2013 149,167 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,162 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK MAIN SEAT BELT

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN AND AS SCREW IN TREAD

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DUE TO DIRT

Fail 7 Feb 2012 141,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK MAIN SEAT BELT

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN AND AS SCREW IN TREAD

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DUE TO DIRT

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 135,237 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 135,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 128,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 128,149 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 114,775 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 114,722 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,976 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 104,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,174 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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FH52 ONW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH52 ONW, 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 FH52 ONW registered?

FH52 ONW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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