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AY59 ZGT

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,552 mi
Last recorded191,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 191,552 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 191,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 175,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 175,968 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front and both outer sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 160,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,133 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,070 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 135,070 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 123,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

front lower radiator support frame slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,717 miles

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

lower front radiator support panel slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 90,819 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 90,819 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,496 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Mirror glass cracked.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,919 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 43,175 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 36,895 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,895 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,217 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre out of shape

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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AY59 ZGT 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 63.6%.

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 AY59 ZGT, 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 AY59 ZGT registered?

AY59 ZGT is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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