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AG51 UFO

2009 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,858 mi
Last recorded120,858 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 UFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,858 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,982 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2023 109,968 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,306 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 101,304 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,351 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear pads to low to allow brake test to be carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,486 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,486 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,247 miles

slight play at nearside of steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,247 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight play at nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play at n/s steering arm

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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AG51 UFO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AG51 UFO, 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 AG51 UFO registered?

AG51 UFO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AG51 UFO safe to buy?

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