2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SG55 SFV
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 68,400 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG55 SFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2025
- 68,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG55 SFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (SG55 SFV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SG55 SFV Mileage History
- 18/10/202267,520 mi
- 09/10/202368,039 mi+519 mi
- 16/10/202468,262 mi+223 mi
- 16/10/202468,262 mi
- 14/10/202568,400 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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