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HV07 RKJ

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 101,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 101,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 86,947 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front lower radiator mounts corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Radiator mount corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,064 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 61,391 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 54,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Live battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,797 miles

Minor chips in screen

Minor mistings of oil

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing outer edges

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,851 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing screw and Lambda sensor wire unsuported by this lack of screw.

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 19,851 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing screw and Lambda sensor wire unsuported by this lack of screw.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HV07 RKJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 HV07 RKJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV07 RKJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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