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AO05 VDT

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,923 mi
Last recorded50,923 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,923 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,731 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,254 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,254 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,910 miles

3 x nails in near side rear tyre tread

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

near side front door mirror outter casing missing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

3 x nails in near side rear tyre tread

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

near side front door mirror outter casing missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,890 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 29 Sep 2008 22,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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 VDT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

AO05 VDT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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