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AK05 YKM

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YKM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All 4 tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount worn

Rear seats folded, unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,378 miles

nearside rear road wheel inner lip slightly distorted

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2019 91,371 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear road wheel inner lip slightly distorted

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,842 miles

VIN plate missing from drivers door shut.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,623 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

VIN plate missing from drivers door shut.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 72,248 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,248 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,985 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,153 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,003 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,547 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,547 miles

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

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 YKM is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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