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HV55 LYA

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,506 miles

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

Front Bumper slightly loose

Fail 15 Sep 2020 111,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Fuel pipe leaking Due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Bumper slightly loose

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,903 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 107,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,819 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 77,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,107 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,489 miles

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2013 63,489 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hi level stop light inop

Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,987 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hi level stop light inop

Pass 26 May 2011 52,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,205 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,205 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,758 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 LYA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

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

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