2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WD05 AKG
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 145,709 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD05 AKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 145,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD05 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (WD05 AKG) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering system excessively rough rack (2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WD05 AKG Mileage History
- 12/02/2024140,496 mi
- 13/02/2024140,498 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/2025142,423 mi+1,925 mi
- 24/01/2025142,426 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/2026145,709 mi+3,283 mi
Average of roughly 2,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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