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AK55 WVZ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,920 mi
Last recorded99,920 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,920 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,029 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

front brakes imbalanced

oil sump badly corroded and porous

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,028 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

front brakes imbalanced

oil sump badly corroded and porous

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger worn (6.1.2 (a))

oil sump pan badly corroded and porous

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,216 miles

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 25 Oct 2018 91,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 26 Oct 2017 85,905 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 84,729 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,065 miles

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

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,545 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split, but clearing the screen.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres low on outer edges (2.5mm) and slightly perished

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Passenger Air bag off light on at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,545 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split, but clearing the screen.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres low on outer edges (2.5mm) and slightly perished

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger Air bag off light on at time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,312 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,312 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,772 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 WVZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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