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HW55 EVD

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,468 mi
Last recorded46,468 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EVD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 46,468 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 46,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,259 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,306 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 38,303 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 33,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,494 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,485 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,792 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2018 23,792 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front end links (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s ands n/s rear,, recommend replace bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished and cracking,,, 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 19,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front end links (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s ands n/s rear,, recommend replace bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished and cracking,,, 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,392 miles

both rear tyres, tread slightly perished

engine management warning light on

front bumper, o/s slight damage

n/s/f door slight damage

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated,, recommend replace

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,224 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

slight body damage in various places around vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2014 14,059 miles

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

both front tyres perished and slightly cracking

front bumper,nearside very slight damage

nearside front and rear doors marked with scratches

offside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,701 miles

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

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

offside front bumper/wing panel slight damage

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,950 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

Fail 9 Aug 2010 12,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,364 miles

slight body damage to nearside rear corner of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,177 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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HW55 EVD is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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