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AU59 SVE

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,882 mi
Last recorded112,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 112,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,158 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 107,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,706 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 100,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,583 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 87,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light damaged lens (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 75,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 70,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,980 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming low on edge

slight damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,029 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking & becoming low

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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AU59 SVE is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU59 SVE, 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 AU59 SVE registered?

AU59 SVE is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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