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AK05 LWT

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,346 mi
Last recorded176,346 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 176,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 164,810 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 164,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 153,530 miles

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

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

front wipers poor still clearing screen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,164 miles

deteriation on rear exhaust mounting,engine timing belt replacement

Fail 18 Mar 2013 134,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

deteriation on rear exhaust mounting,engine timing belt replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 93,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,453 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,136 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 LWT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWT, 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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AK05 LWT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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