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HV55 UCL

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,725 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 95,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,485 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,398 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,857 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,522 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,650 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front outer cv gaiter seeping grease

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,425 miles

condition of front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,447 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre is wearing close to wear indicators.

near side rear tyre is wearing close to wear indicators.

near side rear tyre pressure is very low.

off side front tyre is wearing close to wear indicators.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,397 miles

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

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 UCL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

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

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