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AO05 MHZ

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,937 mi
Last recorded131,937 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MHZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 131,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspect inner front brake pads worn - advise full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,056 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,816 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,636 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 72,527 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,336 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,709 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,256 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 34,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 MHZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO05 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

AO05 MHZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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