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AK05 VKF

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VKF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,792 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 96,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,911 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting slight weak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,133 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,094 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,452 miles

Front discs slight worn

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,452 miles

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

Front discs slight worn

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,995 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 VKF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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