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HW55 BAT

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,908 mi
Last recorded115,908 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 BAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 115,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 110,411 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 102,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 94,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 90,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,038 miles

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

hub caps fitted

reverse lights not working

undertray cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,157 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres front and rear axles

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 3to 4mm approx inner face worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx close too limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated may need attention soon (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may need attention soon (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated but exhaust still supported

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread nearing wear band indicators

engine rattle coolant low and slight oil leaks

front and rear tyres different sizes

headlight outer lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,234 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 45,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,584 miles

Both rear exhaust mounts perished/cracked

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 35,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,915 miles

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

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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HW55 BAT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW55 BAT, 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.

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HW55 BAT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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