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AK05 KUE

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KUE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 83,421 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights affected by hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

boot doesnt open from outside the vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights affected by hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

boot doesnt open from outside the vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

fuse box cover missing in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

fuse box cover missing in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,303 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 72,301 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

FRONT BUMPER MISSING

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 70,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,901 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,129 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 69,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,818 miles

damage to offside front wing but no sharp edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,014 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,014 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,247 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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AK05 KUE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue 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 AK05 KUE, 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 AK05 KUE registered?

AK05 KUE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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