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HV57 VFY

2007 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,519 mi
Last recorded123,519 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 123,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,976 miles

chip in front screen top o/s.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

front brake discs surface rust.

rear number plate aged/cracked.

slight free play in steering rack n/s/f (suspect rack end)

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 119,976 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts/perishing (cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in front screen top o/s.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

front brake discs surface rust.

rear number plate aged/cracked.

slight free play in steering rack n/s/f (suspect rack end)

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,746 miles

chip in front screen top o/s.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

slight free paly in steering rack n/s/f (suspect rack end)

Fail 10 Aug 2022 118,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all rears. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

chip in front screen top o/s.

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

slight free paly in steering rack n/s/f (suspect rack end)

Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,413 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

n/s/r tyre worn outer and signs of cracking/perished.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 116,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps adrift in bumper ? (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working all rears. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and cracked/perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,601 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 112,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,052 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,020 miles

front roll bar link bushes worn.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 84,020 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front roll bar link bushes worn.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,510 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 76,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top rubber missing. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,584 miles

n/s rear tyre age cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,990 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,990 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 45,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Oct 2011 32,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,584 miles

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 VFY is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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