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AK05 VJP

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VJP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,516 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 99,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,537 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK LOOK CLOSE BUT DISCS SCORE WORN CHECK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS UNEVEN WEAR AND OLD CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE ALL PIPES HOSES

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits OVER HEAT NO PRINT (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH HEAD LAMPS ARE POOR LENS REQ POLISH OR CHANGE (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK LOOK CLOSE BUT DISCS SCORE WORN CHECK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS UNEVEN WEAR AND OLD CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE ALL PIPES HOSES

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,224 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,224 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat doesnt tilt forward

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,168 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,698 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,400 miles

front discs badly corroded ok in rollers

n/s/f tyre just legal

passenger mirror glass missing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front discs badly corroded ok in rollers

n/s/f tyre just legal

passenger mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,225 miles

pass mirror glass missing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,225 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

pass mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,036 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,031 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 VJP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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