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HV55 EFT

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 87,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,757 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,062 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,799 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,798 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,762 miles

wipers poor operation

Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

wipers poor operation

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,225 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,786 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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HV55 EFT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV55 EFT, 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 HV55 EFT registered?

HV55 EFT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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