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HV55 TYZ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 TYZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,830 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,648 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 74,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,076 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 66,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,469 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,469 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,961 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2008 13,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

play in nearside steering rack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres severely perished

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 TYZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

HV55 TYZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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