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HV55 EHP

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,445 mi
Last recorded132,445 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 132,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 106,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,746 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,746 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nsf wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,559 miles

catalyst to front pipe securing bolt insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,604 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box close to axle

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,821 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,939 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,939 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear nearside tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear nearside tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,839 miles

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

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

please be advised that any obstruction in the windscreen outside zone 'A' in the swept area bigger than 40mm is a reason to refuse the issue of a test certificate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,216 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 EHP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP registered?

HV55 EHP is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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