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AK05 LWV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,158 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 102,634 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,348 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,262 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 36,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,253 miles

osf nsf and nsr tyres 2mm on edges

rear exh mount weak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,155 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 LWV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

AK05 LWV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 LWV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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