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BF59 SKJ

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 72,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting for tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer section of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drivers seat does not tilt forward for access to rear seat

Fail 17 Jul 2025 67,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting for tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer section of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drivers seat does not tilt forward for access to rear seat

Pass 22 Jul 2024 58,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,364 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 43,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 34,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 32,610 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,499 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 30,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 28,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,506 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 26,506 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,542 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 21,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,418 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,698 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 13,698 miles

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

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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BF59 SKJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red 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 BF59 SKJ, 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 BF59 SKJ registered?

BF59 SKJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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