MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched through o/s/f top of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 close and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched through o/s/f top of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 close and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted
rear exhaust mount deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted
rear exhaust mount deteriorated
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake backplate wet with fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R tyre sidewall scuffed/cut
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust mount deteriorated
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wipers poor
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R tyre sidewall scuffed/cut
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust mount deteriorated
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wipers poor
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV05 AEL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 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 HV05 AEL, 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 AEL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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