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AO05 ZHK

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,866 mi
Last recorded97,866 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZHK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,866 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,836 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,670 miles

All vehicle lights slightly affected by the operation of indicator/hazard lights

Front fog lights removed

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 80,323 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All vehicle lights slightly affected by the operation of indicator/hazard lights

Front fog lights removed

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,999 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,739 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,557 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,491 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level getting low

offside rear tyre cracking around edges and slight distortion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level getting low

offside rear tyre cracking around edges

Pass 31 May 2011 32,890 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 31 May 2011 32,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,337 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 May 2009 19,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 19,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,242 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 15,242 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,122 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 ZHK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

AO05 ZHK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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