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HV05 UZW

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,323 mi
Last recorded43,323 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 43,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,650 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 39,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 35,580 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 35,580 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 35,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

slight up and down play in top suspension mounts [ front]

Pass 2 Feb 2023 26,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Nearside Front wing/door has slight damage

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 26,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror unit damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door and wing damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 22,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,228 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slight movement

Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,562 miles

brake fluid low

offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,091 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 UZW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UZW, 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 HV05 UZW registered?

HV05 UZW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is HV05 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 UZW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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