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HV55 FFT

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,025 mi
Last recorded38,025 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,330 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,763 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 16,100 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,401 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 FFT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

HV55 FFT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HV55 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 FFT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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