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AF55 GNK

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 63,101 miles

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 2 Feb 2026 63,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 60,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,651 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,321 miles

o/s rear tyre low and cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2020 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre low and cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,406 miles

all four tyres cracking inside tread

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,141 miles

All four tyres cracking on tread surface

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,112 miles

All four tyres cracking on tread surface

Fail 24 Feb 2017 31,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres cracking on tread surface

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,555 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 27,555 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,815 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,453 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 11,075 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 7,966 miles

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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AF55 GNK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF55 GNK, 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 AF55 GNK registered?

AF55 GNK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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