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AK05 VJL

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 80,462 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 80,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,299 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,342 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,887 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,367 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,346 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 57,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,212 miles

advise that the front discs are worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,212 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise that the front discs are worn

advise that the rear discs are badly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,557 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,977 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 VJL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

AK05 VJL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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