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AF57 GFA

2007 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 155,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slow to retract also /catching on inner plastic guide (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,431 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 139,431 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,515 miles

Rear wiper defective

Fail 27 Sep 2023 122,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque /needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing around outer edge 175x65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in outer edge also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears coveered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175x65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears coveered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight lag on footbrake

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,284 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has a nail in it close to inner sidewall,175x65x14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,357 miles

rear number plate light lens missing+not fitted correct still secure

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure not locking (6.2.A.1)

rear number plate light lens missing+not fitted correct still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,454 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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AF57 GFA is a 2007 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF57 GFA, 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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AF57 GFA is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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