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AK55 HVM

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,996 mi
Last recorded56,996 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 56,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,647 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 56,647 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded but pads are ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,117 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on the joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,855 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease but not allowing dirt in

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,029 miles

Rear Rear brake discs corroded to outer edge and lipped on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,029 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear brake discs corroded to outer edge and lipped on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,532 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Boxes in Poor Condition

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,618 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger centre rubber mounts u/s

Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger centre rubber mounts u/s

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,140 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)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,794 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,794 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,811 miles

both sides rear exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and unevenly worn tread

offside rear tyre unevenly worn tread

Fail 25 Sep 2009 49,748 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn to about 2.5mm

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,669 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 HVM is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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