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AK55 WYA

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,131 miles

inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2023 130,130 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,042 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,042 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 96,028 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 78,919 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 78,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,765 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,672 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,328 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust mount heavily perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust mount heavily perished

Pass 25 May 2013 77,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

back box rubber starting to show signs of age

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

sump starting to go porus

Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,339 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

back box rubber starting to show signs of age

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes noisy under braking

rear wiper blade split

sump starting to go porus

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear exhaust box hangar rubber deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,124 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear exhaust box hangar rubber deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,907 miles

gearshift seal leaking on gear box

head lamp aims are on lowest setting

nearside front hub cap is damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,342 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 WYA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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