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AK04 ZPL

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 149,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 144,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 144,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 141,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joints (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 141,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 139,193 miles

Exhaust blow from cat area

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,715 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 125,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 119,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp/joint insecure (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 106,196 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp/joint insecure (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing cable broken/missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear side to side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Non standard exhaust fitted slightly loud

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminating

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,858 miles

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

n/s front tyre splitting on inside edge

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 34,858 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s front tyre splitting on inside edge

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,797 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,797 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 81,020 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,020 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 76,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,034 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 55,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 39,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,306 miles

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

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

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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AK04 ZPL is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AK04 ZPL, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 ZPL is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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