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HY07 KBU

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 KBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,559 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre valves deteriorated

Both front tyres worn and perished

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Nov 2020 100,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyre valves deteriorated

Both front tyres worn and perished

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,516 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,552 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,357 miles

Centre brake light missing

Main beam switch poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,357 miles

Centre brake light missing

Main beam switch poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,784 miles

Centre stop light disconnected.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 14 May 2015 68,861 miles

Advise: High level brake light not fitted when tested.

Pass 6 May 2014 62,103 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 62,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,761 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,761 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,755 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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HY07 KBU is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HY07 KBU, 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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HY07 KBU is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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