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HV55 LWY

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,214 mi
Last recorded125,214 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 125,214 miles

Front radiator support subframe badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front badly perished. NEED REPLACING 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 125,208 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front radiator support subframe badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front badly perished. NEED REPLACING 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 123,834 miles

Front radiator mount corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 123,828 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front radiator mount corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,182 miles

Front Radiator support frame badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 122,182 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Radiator support frame badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,024 miles

Front Rad Support Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 120,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Rad Support Corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,124 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 118,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn badly on shoulders 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,889 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 115,889 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 113,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front tyre wear, Tracking?

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,277 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,754 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 94,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,726 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges but due to raised tread pattern does not count as centre 3/4

Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges but due to raised tread pattern does not count as centre 3/4

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,580 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 82,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,927 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 78,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,177 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,177 miles

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

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 LWY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

HV55 LWY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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