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HV55 FVB

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FVB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,672 miles

oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2021 69,672 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,957 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,189 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,989 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 42,989 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,647 miles

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre slight damage in sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre slight damage in sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 37,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,986 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 30,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,382 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,180 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 FVB is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

HV55 FVB is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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