2002 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · VA02 PJV
2002 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 78,327 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 PJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 78,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA02 PJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Clio (VA02 PJV) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
VA02 PJV Mileage History
- 27/04/202371,387 mi
- 29/04/202473,804 mi+2,417 mi
- 07/05/202576,292 mi+2,488 mi
- 01/05/202678,327 mi+2,035 mi
- 06/05/202678,327 mi
Average of roughly 2,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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