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AK05 VLA

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,701 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,700 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,116 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,528 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK BUSHES HEAVILY SPLIT

Fail 16 Feb 2013 40,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK BUSHES HEAVILY SPLIT

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,074 miles

light surface cracking to o/s rear tyre

strong advisory to n/s rear tyre for cracking

surface cracking to o/s & n/s front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,477 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE

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 VLA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

AK05 VLA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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