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HV55 UCS

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,281 mi
Last recorded182,281 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 182,281 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Quarter Panel Damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 182,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Quarter Panel Damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019

heavy body damage to n/s/r panel [ no sharp edges at time of test as taped up ]

oil leak / engine x under cover fitted / slight split on o/s/f cv boot / n/s/r indicator slight white

Fail 15 Aug 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

heavy body damage to n/s/r panel [ no sharp edges at time of test as taped up ]

oil leak / engine x under cover fitted / slight split on o/s/f cv boot / n/s/r indicator slight white

Pass 15 Aug 2018 145,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Minor damage not leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 144,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Middle and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Minor damage not leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 140,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 127,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jul 2014 118,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,904 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,229 miles

brake pipes clips missing, secured by cable ties

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,296 miles

Front to rear brake pipe clips missing

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 UCS is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

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

Is HV55 UCS safe to buy?

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