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AF59 UXJ

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,297 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight cracking on outer edge. 7 years old.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres cracking in tread area/edges. 8 years old.

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 87,297 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight cracking on outer edge. 7 years old.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres cracking in tread area/edges. 8 years old.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 86,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,025 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 86,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 76,536 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,777 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,371 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,499 miles

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both sides front tyres bald at tread shoulders

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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AF59 UXJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF59 UXJ, 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 AF59 UXJ registered?

AF59 UXJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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