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HV55 EKJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 57,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 53,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,539 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Osf/Nsf recommend clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,292 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise further inspection/repair (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 34,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise further inspection/repair (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 31,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,728 miles

n/s/f tie rod has slight play

rear wiper slightly split

Fail 1 Nov 2013 27,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tie rod has slight play

rear wiper slightly split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,986 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 EKJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

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

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