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HV57 OBJ

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear underbody corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,246 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,119 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 94,119 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,636 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal runner split

major engine oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,224 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal runner split

major engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,742 miles

both front wiper blades split

damage to wheel trims

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre close to limit and uneven tyre wear - flat spots

oil leak dripping from oil filter housing area

rear wiper blade badly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/f wheel on inner rim

slight deterioration to front number plate

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

damage to wheel trims

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre close to limit and uneven tyre wear - flat spots

oil leak dripping from oil filter housing area

rear wiper blade badly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/f wheel on inner rim

slight deterioration to front number plate

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,796 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE, O/S/F AND N/S/F WHEEL TRIMS IN POOR CONDITION,

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED, OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA,

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS; BOTH FRONT 5.0MM, N/S/R 3.0MM, O/S/R 6.0MM, 175/65/14 82T

Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACE, O/S/F AND N/S/F WHEEL TRIMS IN POOR CONDITION,

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED, OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG AREA,

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS; BOTH FRONT 5.0MM, N/S/R 3.0MM, O/S/R 6.0MM, 175/65/14 82T

Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,768 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,196 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f on wear limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre on wewar limit of 1.6mm and badly perished.

tread depths: n/s/f on 1.6mm, o/s/f on 2mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 1.6mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,196 miles

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

n/s/f on wear limit of 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre on wewar limit of 1.6mm and badly perished.

tread depths: n/s/f on 1.6mm, o/s/f on 2mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 1.6mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,482 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,482 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread dephts: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 1.6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,347 miles

slight dent to o/s/f wheel rim on inner edge, slight play in n/s/f track rod end, n/s/r wheel trim in poor condition, perrishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall, handbrake lever slightly insecure at base.

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight dent to o/s/f wheel rim on inner edge, slight play in n/s/f track rod end, n/s/r wheel trim in poor condition, perrishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall, handbrake lever slightly insecure at base.

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,396 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

tyre tread depths n/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 4mm 175/65r14 82t

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 OBJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OBJ, 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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HV57 OBJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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