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AK56 VYO

2006 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,074 mi
Last recorded129,074 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VYO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 129,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,110 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 118,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,811 miles

Front small chip in windscreen out of drivers view

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,033 miles

Front cross member heavily corroded /holed advise repair/replace

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod slight play (track rod end minor play) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber slight deterioration

interior mirror slight deterioration

windscreen minor stone chip

Fail 1 Sep 2020 67,656 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member heavily corroded /holed advise repair/replace

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod slight play (track rod end minor play) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber slight deterioration

interior mirror slight deterioration

windscreen minor stone chip

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,782 miles

Front cross-member corroding

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount slight deterioration

windscreen stone chip

Fail 19 Sep 2019 93,782 miles

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

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

Front cross-member corroding

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount slight deterioration

windscreen stone chip

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,137 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 20,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,370 miles

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

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 VYO is a 2006 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

AK56 VYO is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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The MOT history for AK56 VYO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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