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HV56 VZJ

2007 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,899 mi
Last recorded159,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 159,899 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 159,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,493 miles

induction unit loose in engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on screen

bonnet stay missing

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

nsr door front and rear bumper slight damage

Fail 9 Jan 2018 154,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on screen

bonnet stay missing

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers splitting

induction unit loose in engine bay

nsr door front and rear bumper slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2017 145,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 145,766 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,828 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,607 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 67,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,670 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,165 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

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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HV56 VZJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 HV56 VZJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV56 VZJ registered?

HV56 VZJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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