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AK54 OVJ

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,347 mi
Last recorded79,347 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 79,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,446 miles

surface corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Wiper split.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,162 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split slightly on end.

Fail 5 Nov 2016 57,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, strong advise. (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade split slightly on end.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 48,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,972 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber hangers slightly perished and deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2013 44,972 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber hangers slightly perished and deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,828 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5-3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,828 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5-3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,009 miles

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

front brake discs are worn and brake pads may be getting low.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,009 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing on tread.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,967 miles

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

N/s/f tyre perishing on tread.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,156 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing in tread 185/55x15h

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,807 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,806 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 21,805 miles

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

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

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

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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AK54 OVJ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AK54 OVJ, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK54 OVJ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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