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AJ05 KTX

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,887 miles

Engine oil leak.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust bracket heavily deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2019 122,887 miles

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

Engine oil leak.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,459 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,223 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 111,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,070 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,172 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 87,034 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,804 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,831 miles

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag warning light on

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2009 41,134 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 41,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,523 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 31,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 KTX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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