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AK56 HFO

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,463 mi
Last recorded56,463 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 56,463 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,934 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 52,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working burst pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 50,267 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 46,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,915 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 43,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod joint to the steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,685 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod joint to steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 36,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 32,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 32,963 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 27,879 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint inner joint to steering rack (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint inner joint to steering rack (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 18,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,602 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,696 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 HFO is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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