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HV05 WLK

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 125,536 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 125,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 124,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,238 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 118,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 104,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 94,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,203 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,851 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,533 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Both rear exhaust mounts weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Old CV boot clip covering ABS ring n/s but no ABS light on.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

Slight movement n/s/f top mount.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,829 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly noisey

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres edge wear

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 WLK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

HV05 WLK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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