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AK05 ULC

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,766 mi
Last recorded107,766 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ULC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 105,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto belly plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear foot brake effort slightly low both sides ….offside worst

Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases evidence of leaks at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction object on mirror obscuring vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak potentially affects values (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose on clip but unlikely to fall off (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto belly plates (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear foot brake effort slightly low both sides ….offside worst

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,089 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre has small cuts and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,088 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre has small cuts and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Dec 2014 76,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 54,546 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 54,524 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,470 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 29,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 23,875 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 ULC is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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