2002 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · AK52 XWY
2002 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 115,442 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2018.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK52 XWY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2017
- 115,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK52 XWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (AK52 XWY) between October 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
AK52 XWY Mileage History
- 24/10/200652,399 mi
- 17/05/200757,333 mi+4,934 mi
- 12/05/200860,378 mi+3,045 mi
- 17/04/200964,618 mi+4,240 mi
- 16/04/201070,581 mi+5,963 mi
- 06/04/201177,558 mi+6,977 mi
- 06/04/201177,559 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/201285,353 mi+7,794 mi
- 12/04/201393,406 mi+8,053 mi
- 17/04/201393,416 mi+10 mi
- 12/04/201499,580 mi+6,164 mi
- 31/03/2015104,813 mi+5,233 mi
- 08/04/2015105,225 mi+412 mi
- 30/03/2016108,350 mi+3,125 mi
- 30/03/2016108,335 mi-15 mi
- 28/03/2017115,442 mi+7,107 mi
Average of roughly 6,047 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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