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AK55 RBF

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,309 mi
Last recorded96,309 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 96,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,450 miles

nearside wheel arch trim missing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 91,068 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,511 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front TPMS valve missing

Nearside Front arch liner missing/broken

Offside Front tyre indicating flat

Offside Rear tyre indicating flat

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front TPMS valve missing

Nearside Front arch liner missing/broken

Offside Front tyre indicating flat

Offside Rear tyre indicating flat

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,705 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,043 miles

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

high level stop lamp n/w

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

wipers smear

Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,025 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp n/w

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

wipers smear

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,495 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,562 miles

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

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 RBF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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