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AO59 OUL

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,639 mi
Last recorded90,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OUL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,156 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front N/S/F RADIATOR HOLDER HOLES AND BAD CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 71,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 71,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,732 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,634 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,867 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,995 miles

front tyres slightly perished/cracked edges of tread

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2019 44,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres slightly perished/cracked edges of tread

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,189 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,333 miles

Offside door mirror loose.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,859 miles

1. Offside door mirror becoming loose.

2. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

3. Offside front tyre becoming perished.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 27,857 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inside edge. (3.5.1i)

1. Offside door mirror becoming loose.

2. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

3. Offside front tyre becoming perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,779 miles

Repair to offside door mirror acceptable at time of test.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 10,501 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 OUL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO59 OUL, 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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AO59 OUL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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