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AO59 ULT

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,073 mi
Last recorded127,073 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ULT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,073 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 127,073 miles

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,080 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 116,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,806 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 104,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight brake judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight brake binding o/ s/ front

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 97,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly Rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,606 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 83,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 75,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 186/60/15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,915 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW

Fail 8 Dec 2018 65,915 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE LOW

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,415 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ([email protected] THE LEGAL LIMIT)

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW + WORN ON INNER+OUTER EDGES

Fail 2 Dec 2017 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15H (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN V.LOW (MEASURED @ 1.6MM THE LEGAL LIMIT)

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW + WORN ON INNER+OUTER EDGES

Pass 19 Nov 2016 46,807 miles

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW (APPROX 4-5K) + PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 19 Nov 2016 46,807 miles

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW (APPROX 4-5K) + PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,601 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,820 miles

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 29 Oct 2013 28,715 miles

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

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,644 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 16,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ULT is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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