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AP05 KKV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory cord exposure imminent (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 111,225 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,952 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 100,939 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,044 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,044 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark recommend check (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

advise, handbrake lever travel

high level brake light not working

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 28 Aug 2018 93,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark recommend check (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

advise, handbrake lever travel

high level brake light not working

parking brake performanvce 19%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven inner edge 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres 205/50/16,,, rear tyres 205/45/16

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under tray and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven inner edge 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres 205/50/16,,, rear tyres 205/45/16

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under tray and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,656 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight squeek noise from brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,570 miles

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

advise closer check of front inner brake pads

nearside tail exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear brake pads look 2/3 worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,273 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise closer check of front inner brake pads

engine management warning light on

nearside tail exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear brake pads look 2/3 worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front undertray fitted limiting view

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

recommend closer check of front brake pads

sporty exhaust system fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,728 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front undertray fitted limiting view

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

recommend closer check of front brake pads

sporty exhaust system fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,427 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre tread depth becoming low (3mm)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,675 miles

Front disc's grooved.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,172 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 25,172 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,228 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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AP05 KKV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AP05 KKV, 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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AP05 KKV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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