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AK05 UHE

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,522 mi
Last recorded97,522 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2023 97,522 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,131 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 88,021 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,625 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Poor Earth (Rear Light Clusters)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and deadpool removed from drivers view ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,828 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 51% minimum is 50% advise brake check

Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,904 miles

Master cyl over full + brake fluid on master cyl & servo

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 57,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Master cyl over full + brake fluid on master cyl & servo

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,494 miles

em light on

item removed from windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,999 miles

Hazard warning lamp switch starting to malfunction

Fail 12 Jan 2015 56,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on

Hazard warning lamp switch starting to malfunction

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,347 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread slightly low

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,843 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 55,843 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,734 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn & pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front brake discs are worn & pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear passenger seat not fitted

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 UHE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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