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AJ05 KTU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,740 mi
Last recorded101,740 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,740 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 101,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,527 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 17 Mar 2022 96,527 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,117 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,712 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

aux drive belts worn

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,578 miles

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

headlamp lenses a bit dull

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 50,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,192 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 31,933 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2013 31,933 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,047 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 27,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,682 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,257 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 KTU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ05 KTU, 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 AJ05 KTU registered?

AJ05 KTU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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