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AF59 VAJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 90,816 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,811 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 86,811 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn WORN TO METAL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS F PAD WORN TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 82,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 79,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,558 miles

DAMAGE NSF/NSR ROAR WHEEL RIM

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

DAMAGE NSF/NSR ROAR WHEEL RIM

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

OSF HUB CAP BADLY DAMAGED

Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,183 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

OSF HUB CAP BADLY DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,139 miles

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and under tray covers

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,833 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,039 miles

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 VAJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

AF59 VAJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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