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A27 CUP

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 CUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 126,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,453 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip provision split

Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip provision split

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

front brake imbalance 15%

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sun strip fitted to windscreen but not obscuring view of road

Fail 3 Sep 2016 74,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

sun strip fitted to windscreen but not obscuring view of road

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,829 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,829 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside wiper blade is starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Sep 2013 37,552 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 37,540 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 36,687 miles

squeak from o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2012 36,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A27 CUP is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,183 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 A27 CUP, 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 17 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A27 CUP registered?

A27 CUP is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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