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HN55 SSO

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 SSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,313 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,642 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,125 miles

Handbrake lever travel nearing acceptable limit of lift

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,193 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,479 miles

top steering column noise ???

Fail 2 Oct 2018 56,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

top steering column noise ???

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,439 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 40,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,798 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,504 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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HN55 SSO is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN55 SSO, 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 HN55 SSO registered?

HN55 SSO is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is HN55 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 SSO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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