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HV55 EJA

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,570 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 18 Nov 2022 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,611 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 62,606 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,381 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 51,381 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,383 miles

Nearside Rear side lamp and fog tale tale starting to flash when hazards on

Rear exhaust mount rubber perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,680 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2010 12,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,139 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 EJA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

HV55 EJA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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