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AP57 VLW

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 54,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 54,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,796 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 49,796 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 45,261 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 43,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,263 miles

Front cross member is corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,329 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Radiator carrier (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2018 31,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,381 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 25,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs are badly worn on the inner face.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,280 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 23,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,889 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,838 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 8,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 4,752 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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AP57 VLW is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 AP57 VLW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 VLW registered?

AP57 VLW is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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The MOT history for AP57 VLW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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