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AK05 VJZ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outter edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,352 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,894 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Jan 2015 95,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,492 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount split and dropped

slight movement in handbrake unit

stuttered flow of water from washer pump

Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount split and dropped

slight movement in handbrake unit

stuttered flow of water from washer pump

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,345 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 4 Feb 2012 61,345 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

front fog lamps damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,718 miles

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

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

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

front fog lamps damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,804 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 21,804 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VJZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

AK05 VJZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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