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AK56 HEJ

2006 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,126 mi
Last recorded116,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 116,126 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,649 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,120 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 109,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2023 104,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 103,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil dip stick missing from oil cap

Fail 4 Feb 2022 103,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil dip stick missing from oil cap

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,835 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 100,835 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,366 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,658 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,623 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,623 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,975 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 45,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,375 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 37,375 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,881 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 13,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,264 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 HEJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AK56 HEJ, 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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AK56 HEJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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