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AK54 VTX

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,571 mi
Last recorded97,571 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,571 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,189 miles

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2017 90,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,033 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 81,888 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nsr tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,460 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,232 miles

nearside front tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,620 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,722 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 56,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,527 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,181 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 30,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VTX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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