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HY07 KBZ

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 112,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 103,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,201 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,489 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,489 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,218 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,090 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both tie rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,090 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both tie rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,915 miles

Rear exhaust mount rubber worn.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount rubber worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,627 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 82,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,300 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,796 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,796 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 37,467 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KBZ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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