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2005 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration SW55EFH
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Radiator support bracket corroded/holed
- Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost support bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Engine oil leaks
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,146 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2024 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,393 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes rusty
- underside rusty
- slight blow exhaust
- all tyres cracking
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,393 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres cracking
- underside rusty
- slight blow exhaust
- brake pipes rusty
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,997 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,220 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Rubber Broken But Supported By Secondary Support Belt (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,315 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,430 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,430 MI
11 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,342 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,716 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202620 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,315 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 11 Jun 202620 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,590 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013 11 Jun 202625 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,800 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011 11 Jun 202621 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,958 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 11 Jun 202622 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear 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)
3 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,853 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,853 MI
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SW55EFH was registered on 2005-12-08
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