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AK05 VKN

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,596 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated center and rear

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,256 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 70,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,252 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,639 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 53,615 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 50,626 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 50,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 48,722 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 48,722 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 46,679 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 46,652 miles

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,906 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 43,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,642 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 36,674 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,047 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 18,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VKN is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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