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AK56 VZA

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,895 mi
Last recorded60,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,895 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 60,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2023 60,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,966 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded Slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,744 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 55,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,906 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 51,772 miles

Centre All position lamps not working ALL SIDE LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN IGNISION TURNED OFF (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 45,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2015 45,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,699 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 40,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 35,027 miles

gearbox area slightly damp

very light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2012 27,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,751 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 VZA is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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