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AK05 VKR

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake travel high

Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar drop link bar bushes heavily split

Front suspention arms movement in ball joints

Offside Front wiper blade loose on arm

parking brake travel high

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt securing device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar drop link bar bushes heavily split

Front suspention arms movement in ball joints

Offside Front wiper blade loose on arm

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,132 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bars rubber bushes perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

parking brake travel high

Fail 10 Jul 2018 63,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front anti roll bar drop link bars rubber bushes perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,392 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 19,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,071 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 VKR is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black 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 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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