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HV57 VHL

2007 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,219 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 89,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,250 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 80,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,260 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,836 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 60,404 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,487 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,311 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 35,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

hi level stop inop

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f cross member

Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f cross member

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,849 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binds slightly when spun by hand

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,281 miles

Offside front brake binds slightly when spun by hand

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,235 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VHL is a 2007 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

HV57 VHL is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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