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AV59 FWU

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and cracked/perished 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2025 100,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and cracked/perished 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,691 miles

Front and Rear Metal Heat Shrouds Loose/Rattling

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Cracking/Perishing Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Sill Drain Hole Distorted/Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts Alloy Inner Rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 94,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and Slight Play in Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both Rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Fronts Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Badly on Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear Metal Heat Shrouds Loose/Rattling

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Cracking/Perishing Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Sill Drain Hole Distorted/Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts Alloy Inner Rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,500 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,986 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 81,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,261 miles

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 14 Sep 2019 76,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,524 miles

tested in wet condition

Fail 3 Mar 2019 72,522 miles

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

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

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,132 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,583 miles

Damage to NSF tyre sidewall,cords not showing.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,583 miles

Damage to NSF tyre sidewall,cords not showing.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,664 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 38,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,061 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV59 FWU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV59 FWU, 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 AV59 FWU registered?

AV59 FWU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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