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AO59 GVU

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,594 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,564 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,696 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake high req adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,117 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake high req adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,809 miles

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

hand brake just met requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,979 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 39,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre wearing on both edges

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,943 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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AO59 GVU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 GVU, 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 AO59 GVU registered?

AO59 GVU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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