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HV57 VGL

2007 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,318 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Offside Rear lense damaged

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 109,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lense damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,263 miles

Knocking noise from front

Nearside Headlamp aim faded

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Light damaged

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 102,719 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,733 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,330 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 84,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips(drivers view) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 76,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips(drivers view) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,281 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 52,281 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,879 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 46,879 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 31,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,357 miles

n/s/rear brake slightly binding on

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 VGL is a 2007 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

HV57 VGL is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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