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AO05 HDK

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,439 mi
Last recorded76,439 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HDK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,391 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 69,481 miles

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

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

o/s/f Top suspension mount worn

Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on first application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 52,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 48,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,697 miles

All front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated..

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

wipers just beginning to smear screen slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbed on the outer sidewall and also starting to perish.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has started to perish on the sidewalls.

both rear tyres have started to perish on the inner sidewalls.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbed on the outer sidewall and also starting to perish.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has started to perish on the sidewalls.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres have started to perish on the inner sidewalls.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,138 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 10,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,817 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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AO05 HDK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 AO05 HDK, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 HDK registered?

AO05 HDK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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