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HV05 ABK

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ABK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns + Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 80,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns + Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres around 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 48,564 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 48,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 39,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 39,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 33,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,511 miles

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished near to excess

Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked to excess,showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked to excess ,showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished near to excess

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,336 miles

front tyres worn inner edges,cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre wall damage

rear tyres cracked and perished inner tyre walls

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perrished

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut. no cords exposed

Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perrished

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut. no cords exposed

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres slightly perished

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,101 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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HV05 ABK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV05 ABK, 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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HV05 ABK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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