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AK07 ESY

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,013 mi
Last recorded223,013 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ESY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 223,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 222,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 197,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 197,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 173,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 172,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,666 miles

Exhaust back box hanger rubber worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 145,330 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box hanger rubber worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 116,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,073 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 96,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,305 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,965 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,845 miles

Both rear tyres poor condition

Front brake pads worn and pads low

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,845 miles

Both rear tyres poor condition

Front brake pads worn and pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,321 miles

Front brake discs serverly worn/lipped

N/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,321 miles

Front brake discs serverly worn/lipped

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,568 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,056 miles

sump pan corroding through

Fail 27 Oct 2010 28,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sump pan corroding through

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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AK07 ESY is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 AK07 ESY, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK07 ESY is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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