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AK05 LXW

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,646 mi
Last recorded141,646 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,646 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 141,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material acroos axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,864 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 127,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,968 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight nplay in nearside front inner rack joint

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlamps poorly secured

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight nplay in nearside front inner rack joint

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,144 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not sure if it is connected

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 111,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper stop light not sure if it is connected

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,134 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 104,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,392 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,163 miles

offside front head lamp aim poor - lens hazy

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front head lamp aim poor - lens hazy

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,773 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside headlight beam images poor

Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,729 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside headlight beam images poor

Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,653 miles

Engine sump rusty.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,654 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,181 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

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 LXW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

AK05 LXW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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