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AK59 WMV

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 89,772 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,809 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,809 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 70,745 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,492 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 64,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,012 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Nov 2020 51,075 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,991 miles

Chip on windscreen (Visibility through swept area of windscreen not affected)

Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 47,791 miles

Horn not working fault at steering wheel (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,953 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,914 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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AK59 WMV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK59 WMV, 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 AK59 WMV registered?

AK59 WMV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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