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HV55 UBW

2005 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,831 mi
Last recorded117,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,831 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front cross member corroded and holed

handbrake slightly high but not out of adjustment

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

tpms displayed

Fail 23 Jan 2020 117,817 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front cross member corroded and holed

handbrake slightly high but not out of adjustment

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

tpms displayed

Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,400 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

light switch

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 102,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 95,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 61,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,097 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,097 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,073 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 UBW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

HV55 UBW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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