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EA10 HAU

2010 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,279 mi
Last recorded164,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 HAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 164,279 miles

colour both front indicators and n/s side repeater

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

corrosion o/s/f wishbone condition of wishbone bushs

Pass 6 Jul 2024 164,219 miles

wear and condition of both front brake discs and pads

Fail 5 Jul 2024 164,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

wear and condition of both front brake discs and pads

Pass 8 Jul 2023 163,065 miles

condition exhaust rear mounting

slight play o/s steering rack joint

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2023 163,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

condition exhaust rear mounting

slight play o/s steering rack joint

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2022 159,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 159,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 154,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 154,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,297 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 150,297 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,721 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 144,720 miles

Emissions not tested no timing belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn close to cords on shoulders 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 125,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

oil low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,512 miles

emissions to clean to read

oil residue

Fail 8 Aug 2016 111,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions to clean to read

oil residue

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,795 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 93,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,787 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 70,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,203 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2013 47,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

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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EA10 HAU is a 2010 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2010 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,999 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 EA10 HAU, 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 16 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EA10 HAU is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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