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HW05 KZF

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,204 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 95,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 85,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,717 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2017 63,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,082 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,822 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,087 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear tyre age cracked and worn near to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount perished and cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2009 23,970 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HW05 KZF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW05 KZF, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW05 KZF registered?

HW05 KZF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is HW05 KZF safe to buy?

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