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AY59 ZKL

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,474 mi
Last recorded142,474 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 142,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 142,474 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective slight perishing to rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 138,980 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective slight perishing to rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,039 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever quite high , but has some reserve travel left

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,604 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2022 131,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Rear silencer tin heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 126,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,453 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 119,453 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,612 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in steering rack

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever travel high ,but has reserve travel left.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front has slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on far edge & cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on inner side wall

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever travel high ,but has reserve travel left.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,570 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever comes up high however it has reserve travel left

Fail 29 Oct 2018 98,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance on RBT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & balding far inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever comes up high however it has reserve travel left

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,538 miles

Nearside Front outer rim of wheel slightly dented

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2--3 mm & balding on far outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2--3 mm & balding on far outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 60,804 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn far edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre bald

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 ZKL 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 60.9%.

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 ZKL, 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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AY59 ZKL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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