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HV05 WHP

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,921 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 77,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 73,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulses with indicator/hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulses with indicator/hazards (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bush worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,116 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 68,099 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,497 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 65,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,336 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged trapped by hub cap ring (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged trapped by hub cap ring (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,428 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,406 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning lamp (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,849 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 44,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,030 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Offside rear tyre perished on side wall.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 44,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Offside rear tyre perished on side wall.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,672 miles

Both N/S and O/S front tyres worn outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,709 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WHP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

HV05 WHP is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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