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HV57 LKU

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 LKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,881 miles

Nearside inner tie rod has play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner tie rod has play

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 112,533 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 112,532 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,570 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,570 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,646 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,180 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,092 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,092 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,500 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,881 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,785 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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HV57 LKU is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV57 LKU, 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 HV57 LKU registered?

HV57 LKU is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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