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FN55VLZ
2005 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration FN55VLZ
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 07 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 57,284 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
23 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 57,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected on battery (4.11 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 55,029 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 54,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,033 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
26 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 53,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,488 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective clamp bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & 2mm, perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 53,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective clamp bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & 2mm, perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,286 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective clamp bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 46,881 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely seeping grease.
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 46,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely seeping grease.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,891 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,496 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,183 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,390 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 4 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,342 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,780 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 4 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,875 MI
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FN55VLZ was registered on 2005-09-30
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