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HV57 PLF

2007 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

129,176 mi
Last recorded129,176 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 PLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 129,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 114,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,787 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 111,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,917 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,670 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 106,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,841 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,841 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,420 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,420 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,652 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,649 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,887 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,284 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 31,284 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PLF is a 2007 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

HV57 PLF is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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