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AK55 WYJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,602 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 71,602 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ageing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,098 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 70,076 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,383 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,505 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,445 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,601 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,112 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,626 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,130 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,570 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 46,570 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,175 miles

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

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

both sides mirror backs missing

front brake pads worn unevenly

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp insecure

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside front inner wheel arch cover missing

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 WYJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 WYJ registered?

AK55 WYJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is AK55 WYJ safe to buy?

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