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LS52 KNK

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

131,025 mi
Last recorded131,025 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 KNK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 131,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 131,023 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 127,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,807 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside 161 kgf no lock out & offside 152 kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,030 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 Rear seats ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 Rear seats ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 103,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 103,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,863 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 97,863 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,337 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,313 miles

rear seats removed at the test time

Fail 11 Dec 2017 89,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats removed at the test time

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,775 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 82,767 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,890 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,276 miles

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,704 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,702 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

long travel parking brake.

nearside & offside steering Tie rod inner joints slight free play.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 64,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,692 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,075 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,075 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,779 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 35,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,142 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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LS52 KNK is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 76,936 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS52 KNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS52 KNK is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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