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AK55 RFY

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 103,119 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,369 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 101,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,483 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 99,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,614 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,409 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,500 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 RFY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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