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AE54 ZLY

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,976 mi
Last recorded126,976 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 126,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front forward mud gaurd missing

offside front mud gaurd missing

surface corrosion to front anti roll bar

surface corrosion to rear axle

surface corrosion to rear axle mounting points

transmission gear selector lever corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front forward mud gaurd missing

offside front mud gaurd missing

surface corrosion to front anti roll bar

surface corrosion to rear axle

surface corrosion to rear axle mounting points

transmission gear selector lever corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 112,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,889 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,397 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,397 miles

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

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

rear wpier missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,403 miles

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

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

steering rack iner trackrod ball joint has small amount of play

Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

steering rack iner trackrod ball joint has small amount of play

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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AE54 ZLY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 ZLY, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 ZLY registered?

AE54 ZLY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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