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AK55 BVF

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,013 mi
Last recorded131,013 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 130,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 128,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 124,258 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 124,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,675 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 120,670 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 116,499 miles

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

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,651 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 112,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,104 miles

1)Offside rear indicator slight discolour on bulb.(2)Front head lamp lens deteriorating.(3)rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 2.5-3mm wear outer edge and valve damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle to nearside marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position pops back open (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

1)Offside rear indicator slight discolour on bulb.(2)Front head lamp lens deteriorating.(3)rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replace when change gaitor (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 2.5-3mm wear outer edge and valve damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,468 miles

1)Head lamp lens slight deterioration (2)Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Front steering inner tie rods slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded poor condition along subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 94,468 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolt on joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

1)Head lamp lens slight deterioration (2)Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded poor condition along subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,270 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,266 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r valve slightly deteriorated

rear box mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,325 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r valve slightly deteriorated

rear box mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 59,450 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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,262 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,078 miles

1) Chip in windscreen upper drivers side.

2) Front brake discs showing signs of wear rust and corrosion.

3) Front inner brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,506 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 BVF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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