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AK55 HSO

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,437 mi
Last recorded52,437 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 52,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 46,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,892 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Minor (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,983 miles

Front outer anti-roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,750 miles

Both front tyre treads 'getting low' and sidewalls perished

Both rear tyres badly perished. ATT soon

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Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,832 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 26,813 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,110 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 HSO is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSO, 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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What year was AK55 HSO registered?

AK55 HSO is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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