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AK55 HUV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,749 mi
Last recorded126,749 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,749 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,191 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,544 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,375 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,375 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes in poor condition

rear tyre fouling bumper

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

rear tyre fouling bumper

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,079 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,079 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,864 miles

osf brakes binding slightly

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 HUV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

AK55 HUV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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