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AK05 MFE

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 104,156 miles

surface rust only on car

Fail 15 Aug 2020 104,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface rust only on car

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,808 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,316 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,254 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing pin broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,336 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls have minor splits.

spare tyre deflated.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls have minor splits.

spare tyre deflated.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,990 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,698 miles

air bag light on

service light on

Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,698 miles

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

air bag light on

service light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,417 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 47,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,684 miles

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

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 MFE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

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