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AK07 EVL

2007 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,051 mi
Last recorded116,051 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 EVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 116,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 111,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 103,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre BADLY worn on edges.

Pass 25 May 2018 88,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to rim protector on front and rear sidewalls but not to cord

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight knick on inner sidewall but not considered to be excessive

bonnet lock saftey release sticky but still effective. would recommend attention given.

oil spillage on engine around filler.

Fail 25 May 2018 88,446 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n/s dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to rim protector on front and rear sidewalls but not to cord

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight knick on inner sidewall but not considered to be excessive

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

bonnet lock saftey release sticky but still effective. would recommend attention given.

oil spillage on engine around filler.

washer fluid cap missing

Pass 24 May 2017 73,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front lower HUB ball joint has slight play.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front lower HUB ball joint has slight play.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 45,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front lower HUB ball joint has slight play.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front lower HUB ball joint has slight play.

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 45,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 8 May 2014 45,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 19,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 19,562 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,857 miles

all 4 brake discs are corroded

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outside wall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EVL is a 2007 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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