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AK56 GZS

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,301 mi
Last recorded91,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GZS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has slight buckle on inside lip

Nearside Inner Steering arm has play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Number plate light output reduced

Fail 22 Nov 2024 87,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has slight buckle on inside lip

Nearside Inner Steering arm has play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Number plate light output reduced

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 82,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,913 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 75,917 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,450 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,511 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,191 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2017 59,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central stop light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 84h (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 88h (4.1.E.1)

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,806 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 88h (4.1.E.1)

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,555 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,340 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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AK56 GZS is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 62,202 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 AK56 GZS, 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 20 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK56 GZS registered?

AK56 GZS is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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