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AK55 HVW

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 121,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 115,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 115,439 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,219 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,565 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,366 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,887 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,722 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 31,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 18,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,258 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 HVW 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 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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

AK55 HVW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AK55 HVW safe to buy?

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