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HV05 WKY

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WKY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 124,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advanced ++ Borderline ++ (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 115,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advanced ++ Borderline ++ (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,021 miles

brake servo corroded

uneven brake wear across front axle

Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,021 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake servo corroded

uneven brake wear across front axle

Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,288 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 109,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,738 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber shafts corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVANCED (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber shafts corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,847 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,633 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 96,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,039 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,250 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced travel to hand brake

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,156 miles

hand brake lever slightly loose at floor

n/s front indicator starting to show white

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,513 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on tread and side walls

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 WKY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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