2002 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · GV52 AET
2002 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 46,781 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV52 AET Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 46,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV52 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (GV52 AET) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GV52 AET Mileage History
- 23/10/200613,021 mi
- 19/10/200715,744 mi+2,723 mi
- 16/10/200819,583 mi+3,839 mi
- 16/10/200819,583 mi
- 15/10/200923,212 mi+3,629 mi
- 14/10/201026,161 mi+2,949 mi
- 12/10/201128,900 mi+2,739 mi
- 12/10/201128,900 mi
- 11/10/201231,039 mi+2,139 mi
- 11/10/201333,869 mi+2,830 mi
- 16/10/201436,221 mi+2,352 mi
- 21/10/201537,734 mi+1,513 mi
- 19/10/201639,228 mi+1,494 mi
- 20/10/201639,228 mi
- 09/10/201740,808 mi+1,580 mi
- 18/10/201842,262 mi+1,454 mi
- 14/10/201943,209 mi+947 mi
- 14/10/201943,209 mi
- 27/10/202043,742 mi+533 mi
- 25/10/202144,226 mi+484 mi
- 25/10/202244,759 mi+533 mi
- 26/10/202345,294 mi+535 mi
- 26/10/202345,294 mi
- 22/10/202445,765 mi+471 mi
- 21/10/202546,262 mi+497 mi
- 09/10/202646,781 mi+519 mi
- 09/10/202646,781 mi
Average of roughly 1,691 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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