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HV05 VXK

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VXK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 101,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,336 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

ENGINE OIL LOW PRIOR TO TEST

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT LATERAL PLAY IN PARK BRAKE LEVER

Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,336 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

ENGINE OIL LOW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SLIGHT LATERAL PLAY IN PARK BRAKE LEVER

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,848 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,844 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 75,359 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 75,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,259 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2013 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,634 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,996 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 VXK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

HV05 VXK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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