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AK55 RFF

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 112,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen to drivers side (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,105 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,100 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 91,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure UNDER DASH BOARD BY PEDAL BOX (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,833 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,878 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,878 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,164 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre read low on edges.

front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 47,461 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 47,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,468 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 26,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,046 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 RFF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

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

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