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AK05 VLB

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,648 mi
Last recorded149,648 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020 149,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 145,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2019 145,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 140,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 136,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake effective could be better

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

both head light beam could be better

sump rusty

Pass 17 May 2016 127,994 miles

both front tyres worn on out side edge

Fail 16 May 2016 127,994 miles

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

both front tyres worn on out side edge

Pass 15 May 2015 118,226 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 118,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,299 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,018 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 88,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,329 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 VLB 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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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