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AD53 WAT

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,860 mi
Last recorded113,860 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,156 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,157 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,834 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 77,831 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 73,524 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jul 2013 61,393 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 61,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,891 miles

INNER O/S/R SLIGHT DAMAGE WHEEL RIM

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,628 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AD53 WAT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD53 WAT, 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 AD53 WAT registered?

AD53 WAT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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