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AK55 HWL

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,236 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 86,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner steering rack ends have slight play

Front anti-roll link bushes perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,087 miles

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)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,181 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2013 67,829 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut but doesnt reach cords

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,564 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,608 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 HWL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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