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AJ05 GKZ

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,426 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 94,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads wearing thin inner pads may be worn thinner advise change /brake inspection asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and engine undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,835 miles

NO REAR SEATS AND BELTS FITTED

Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

NO REAR SEATS AND BELTS FITTED

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,016 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 92,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,812 miles

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately Arms Face up When Car At rest (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately Arms Face up When Car At rest (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Rear Mounts Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Loose On Mount (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately Arms Face up When Car At rest (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately Arms Face up When Car At rest (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Rear Mounts Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,182 miles

Offside main beam low

off-side headlamp aim poor

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,683 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyre or rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,594 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,544 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,231 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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AJ05 GKZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ05 GKZ, 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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AJ05 GKZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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