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AK55 BEJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,200 mi
Last recorded84,200 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,200 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected due to incorrect size discs pads wearing uneven (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lock nut loose on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary catch slightly defective

Fail 8 Nov 2025 84,189 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected due to incorrect size discs pads wearing uneven (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lock nut loose on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary catch slightly defective

Fail 1 Oct 2025 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch lever slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F,N/S/R. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,395 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 76,371 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))

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

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

Front Incorrect brake pad's fitted

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 42,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,670 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bent slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bent slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,969 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,762 miles

nearside rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,762 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,538 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,777 miles

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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AK55 BEJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AK55 BEJ, 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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AK55 BEJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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